Original U.S. WWII M21 Inert Practice Pineapple Fragmentation Training Hand Grenade U.S. Army plus large

plus large

The bottom of the grenade body has some stamped markings

Co / 1942: Free of damage and the stampings are present but faded

By the Apache campaign of the 1880s the Army had become far stricter in requiring that the proper uniforms be worn in the field

Acquired from the 50 year-old collection of an American recluse whose family wishes to remain anonymous

Original U.S. WWII M21 Inert Practice Pineapple Fragmentation Training Hand Grenade U.S. Army plus largeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert according to BATF guidelines with a hollow body and inert fuse. This is a great example of the M21 Practice Training grenade, an 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 gradually, the U. S. Navy being the last users, and on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk IIA1 were re designated