Description
indicating manufacturer by Walter Solbach Metallbau in 1941
which was one of the three makers in that city the others being Haenel and Wilhelm Coburg
- Silk 9" x 9" blood chit stitched to the interior lining of the jacket (some damage present but 90% in tact)
and by 1850 was manufacturing edged weapons under military contracts
There is also a lot of flaking and rust on the exterior
Original British WWI No.24 Mk I Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert Sales indicating manufacturer by Walter SolbachOriginal 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