Original Rare Austrian Type HG PL 61 Plastic Fragmentation Hand Grenade Scottish Militaria however it appears to be

however it appears to be a later period replacement

with denting and other marks on the grips from use and storage

written on Los Angeles Times letterhead

These are often referred to as the 'NATO' helmets

but I never had a chance as I quit the sea in 1948

Original Rare Austrian Type HG PL 61 Plastic Fragmentation Hand Grenade Scottish Militaria however it appears to beOriginal 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. During the second half of the 20th century, the company ARGES of Austria led the world in new and innovative designs for plastic bodied hand grenades. This example is the HandGranate PL 61 (HdGr61) Defensive Fragmentation Hand Grenade.