Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Zinc Fuze Screw Cover U.S. Artwork & Posters COAKUM who was a pilot

COAKUM who was a pilot in the 9th Air Force

indicating manufacture by Witwe Wilhelm von Hagen

The lMG 08's and lMG 08/15's would always be used as fixed forward-aimed synchronized firing in dual mounts on German single-seat fighter aircraft

There is a double fuller down each side of the blade in which one can just see the remains of the original European Armorer's markings

The lozenge-shaped HJ insignia as well as the Gau triangle patch were worn on the left sleeve of the jacket

Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Zinc Fuze Screw Cover U.S. Artwork & Posters COAKUM who was a pilotOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! Offered in excellent condition with original paint, inert internal components, and even the original zinc screw cap! It's very rare to see an Italian BPD grenade in this nice and complete condition. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines. The Italian WWI BPD Grenade was mostly used on the Austro Italian front during WWI, where most