Original German WWII Model 39 Inert Egg Hand Grenade with 1943 dated Fuze - Eierhandgranate U.S. Navy Hard still fighting lay ahead

Hard still fighting lay ahead

This would be read: SHOWA (current reigning emperor) Juu Kyuu Nen (19th year of reign - 1944) Go Gatsu (5th Month - May)

and the Allies allowed very few civilian ships after its liberation

while the other is clearly E

All slings are in the original tan color and are stamped with WW2 dates and the manufacturer's identity

Original German WWII Model 39 Inert Egg Hand Grenade with 1943 dated Fuze - Eierhandgranate U.S. Navy Hard still fighting lay aheadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the extremely rare M1939, M39 or Eierhandgranate (egg hand grenade), offered in very good condition. The grenade has been deactivated according to specifications provided by the ATF. It is totally inert, cannot be converted to an explosive devise. This example is in good condition, with some of the original paint retained on the body. The grenade still has the original screw off "wings"