Description
Nice, early WWII United States Military MKII Fragmentation Grenade with M10A3 Fuze. Remnants of yellow ring visible at top with a lot of olive drab paint on the body. There are two marking"S" in an oval and the number "6". Top of the fuze read"FUZE M1OA3 LOT P.M.C-1-" and there is black paint on the safety lever.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 4 ½" tall x 3" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Painted cast iron, steel, black paint, fuse wick
MARKINGS:"S" (in an oval) and the number "6"; "FUZE M1OA3 LOT P.M.C-1-
ITEM NOTES:This is from a US Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VCJX15 LBGEX4/15 SLBHJX4/15 SBCEX5/15
CONDITION:8+ (Excellent): Grenade shows minor to moderate wear and oxidation to the fuse, nearly all the painted details remain fully intact.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.