Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles Some staining from rust on

Some staining from rust on the internal frame but overall very good condition

LST-554 was laid down on 30 January 1944 at Evansville

It is decorated with a well detailed aluminum eagle insignia on the peak and and an open aluminum wreath surrounding a metal tri-color cockade on the band

There is just a bit of wear to the fuzzy "nap" of the wool covering the main body of the shako

The long-eared butt cap is also highly decorated

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever Replica Non–Firing Pistols & Rifles Some staining from rust onOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an exceptionally scarce original U. S. WWI Mk. I defensive fragmentation grenade retaining its original fuze assembly and operating lever, two components that are frequently missing from surviving examples. The segmented body retains a diamond enclosed makers mark, while the removable fuze allows the empty interior to be inspected. This grenade is completely inert and has been deactivated in accordance with