Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian/Soviet Militaria Constructed of field-grey wool

Constructed of field-grey wool

as the German manual states that automatic fire was "advised only in emergencies"

the multiple issue markings confirm that this is a German gun

one horse in each pair of pulling horses or mules was also carrying a rider

Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders

Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian/Soviet Militaria Constructed of field-grey woolOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert according to BATF guidelines with a hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a great example of the M21 Inert Practice Training grenade. The M21 is the inert version of the iconic U. S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out