Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian/Soviet Militaria Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded

Eleven Victoria Crosses were awarded to the defenders

On the under side of the brass instrument is engraved:-

the multiple issue markings confirm that this is a German gun

Ready to serve or just display

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

Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian/Soviet Militaria Eleven Victoria Crosses were awardedOriginal 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