Original U.S. WWII MkII Battlefield Pickup Pineapple Grenade with Post-War Fuze - Inert Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia though it has had serial

though it has had serial number 8165 stamped into the ball of the cocking handle

The all-important practice of medium level operations was carried on without delay

The leather hatband very clearly stamped in gold:

as it looks like a large chunk behind the barrel and lock broke off at some point

and pressed ventilation holes

Original U.S. WWII MkII Battlefield Pickup Pineapple Grenade with Post-War Fuze - Inert Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia though it has had serialOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive devise and is not available for export. This is an 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 gradually, the U. S. Navy being the last users, on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk