Original U.S. WWII Inert Early War MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade With M10A3 Fuze and M41A1 Transportation Canister Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly the turret prototype stood watch

the turret prototype stood watch atop the Consolidated plant in San Diego against potential Japanese attacks until more traditional anti-aircraft batteries were set up

He was on ship from November 1 to November 30 and was assigned as a Messman while onboard

August 1942

The Mark III helmet was designed to provide better protection for the side of the head than its predecessor

so most likely the blade was once longer

Original U.S. WWII Inert Early War MkII Pineapple Fragmentation Grenade With M10A3 Fuze and M41A1 Transportation Canister Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly the turret prototype stood watchOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is an 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 gradually, the U. S. Navy being the last users, on 2 April 1945 the Mk II and Mk