Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Brass Fuze Screw Cover - Inert MG 08-15 Maxim it has pouches to hold

it has pouches to hold bandages for easy deployment in the field

the nickname of the 56th (the West Essex) Regiment of Foot

83 and 98 are missing

but will work very well as a display piece in any WWI collection

which is embossed with Der Stahlhelm

Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Brass Fuze Screw Cover - Inert MG 08-15 Maxim it has pouches to holdOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! Offered in excellent condition with original paint, inert internal components, and even the original brass screw cap! It's very rare to see an Italian BPD grenade in this nice and complete condition. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines. Not Available for Export. The Italian WWI BPD Grenade was mostly used on the Austro Italian front