Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever U.S. Edged Weapons Probably dating to 1760-1800

Probably dating to 1760-1800

and is maker marked Albert Rommeda / Bielefeld on the buckle end

Shipped over to the United States in great quantities who knows how many lives were saved or taken

and measures approximately 16" with the scabbard on

Colonel Robert R

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever U.S. Edged Weapons Probably dating to 1760-1800Original Item. Only One Available. The Mk 1 grenade (sometimes spelled Mk I) is a fragmentation hand grenade used by American forces during World War I. According to its designers, it was to be the "simplest", yet most "fool proof", grenade ever made. However, some major problems appeared when the grenade was used in the field. It was retired from service before the war ended, replaced in 1918 with the improved Mk 2 grenade used through World War II.