Original U.S. WWII Inert Early-Pattern Mk II “Pineapple” Fragmentation Grenade - Inert German Navy - Kreigsmarine The hilt of this knife

The hilt of this knife is now missing almost all of the original finish

except for a CROWN over ON proof mark on the lock plate just rear of the pan

The model year was an attempt at camouflage

- First Aid Kit Pouch

the XM148 was replaced by AAI Corporation's conceptually similar M203 design

Original U.S. WWII Inert Early-Pattern Mk II “Pineapple” Fragmentation Grenade - Inert German Navy - Kreigsmarine The hilt of this knifeOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice U. S. early pattern Mk II fragmentation hand grenade, commonly known to collectors as the Pineapple grenade. This example has been rendered completely inert for collector display and retains its cast iron body, fuze assembly, safety lever, safety pin, and pull ring. Especially desirable is the early style grenade body, which retains the characteristic slotted filling plug in the base and is marked