Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian Issue Equipment the First American Army Air

the First American Army Air Service was established

It bears the name of its former owner J

Repetitions for the exercises increased daily until a standard of twelve sets was achieved

They come complete with original black leather neck strap

The canopy is nicely marked:

Original U.S. WWII M21 Practice MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze in M.41A1 Canister Russian Issue Equipment the First American Army AirOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert according to BATF guidelines with a hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a great example of the M21 Inert Practice Training grenade. The M21 is the inert version of the iconic U. S. fragmentation pineapple grenade issued during WWII. The Mk II was standardized in 1920 replacing the Mk I of 1917. It was phased out