Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever Antique Wheellock Firearms There are 3 engraved links

There are 3 engraved links on each side that read from left to right as SICILY

18 September to take up defensive positions near Geilenkirchen

This is a very interesting belt rig set which we believe to be an Australian grenade belt pouch set

as identified by an embossed stylized MSA logo in the crown

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever Antique Wheellock Firearms There are 3 engraved linksOriginal 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.