Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Category_Lock Assembly there were not enough uniforms

there were not enough uniforms to completely equip the strong-growing German army

It is marked on the back with a U

The design and appearance of this knife would appear to have used the famed M1917/18 trench knives as a model when making this one

commissioned artists to create propaganda posters

The statement above the signature translates to:

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate Category_Lock Assembly there were not enough uniformsOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Eierhandgranate ("egg hand grenade") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1917. A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II. Not Available For Export This is a very nice totally inert BATF compliant example of the second type "new model" (n A or neu Art), with the raised central