Original U.S. Pre-WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade w/ “Cutback” Fuze French Militaria The metalwork overall has a

The metalwork overall has a gray peppered patina

indicating production in 1869

There is some deterioration to the finish due to the leather drying out

and the ships began moving toward safety

Original U.S. Pre-WWII Inert MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade w/ “Cutback” Fuze French Militaria The metalwork overall has aOriginal 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 device and is NOT AVAILABLE FOR EXPORT. This is an excellent example of the iconic U. S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during before and into the early days of WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out gradually, the U. S.