Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Empire Edged Weapons while later ones bear 'PATENT

while later ones bear 'PATENT No

The cover does show wear and staining

Here we have a lovely set of two particularly nice Dervish Arm Daggers

when Italy entered the war on the side of Germany

and show wear and light oxidation

Original German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade - Kugelhandgranate Empire Edged Weapons while later ones bear 'PATENTOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1915 n A (neuer Art = newer model). In 1915 this simplified fragmentation pattern of the 1913 Kugel grenade had been adopted, in order to reduce production time. The only difference was the grooved pattern on the top and bottom of the