Original German WWI Model 1913 Kugel Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate - Inert British Militaria without sacrificing protection

without sacrificing protection

Its lead cup sabot is complete and shows deep rifling of the seven grooves of the imported British Blakely rifle which fired this shell

This is a lovely pair of items that come more than ready to display

In the center is a period studio photograph of Captain Pyler in uniform taken in Bangalore

for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy

Original German WWI Model 1913 Kugel Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Kugelhandgranate - Inert British Militaria without sacrificing protectionOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Kugelhandgranate ("ball hand grenade") is the name given to several models of hand thrown fragmentation grenades manufactured in WWI Germany. This example is known as the Model 1913, which differs from the later version in that it has more fragmentation sections unlike the more simplified 1915 model. As they were not made in any large quantities, German Ball Grenades are rare in any condition. This example is