Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate Japanese Militaria The Ottoman Empire purchased 45

The Ottoman Empire purchased 45

stamped 57 on the top for the size

however the receiver serial number has been worn off

There is just one sharp dent on the reverse and some minor wear near the cross guard keeping it from being "excellent"

Specifications:Blade Length: 10 1/2"Blade Style: Double Edge DaggerOverall length: 16“Crossguard: 4”Scabbard Length: 11 1/2"

Original Imperial German WWI Model 1915 n/A Ball Hand Fragmentation Inert Grenade With Transit Plug - Kugelhandgranate Japanese Militaria The Ottoman Empire purchased 45Original 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