Original British WWI No.24 Mk I Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert Sales There is also a lot

There is also a lot of flaking and rust on the exterior

which was one of the three makers in that city the others being Haenel and Wilhelm Coburg

and by 1850 was manufacturing edged weapons under military contracts

The main issue is a tear around the rivet on the right side

- Silk 9" x 9" blood chit stitched to the interior lining of the jacket (some damage present but 90% in tact)

Original British WWI No.24 Mk I Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert Sales There is also a lotOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of one of the principal rifle grenades used by British forces during WWI, introduced into western front service in June of 1917. Offered in totally inert, BATF complaint non functional condition. Not available for export. This example is in very nice condition, and measures 15 1 4 inches in overall length, with a 9 3 4 inch bore rod and 3 1 2 inch long explosive head. There is some rust