Original U.S. WWII M21 Inert Practice Pineapple Fragmentation Training Hand Grenade with Canister Books & Films as the top turret gunner's

as the top turret gunner's position provided a good view of the engines as well as a panoramic view of the surrounding airspace

but this one has a fully sharp edge

does not detract from the display-ability of this piece

was freed during the capture of Baguio

Original U.S. WWII M21 Inert Practice Pineapple Fragmentation Training Hand Grenade with Canister Books & Films as the top turret gunner'sOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally inert according to BATF guidelines with a hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. This is a great example of the M21 Practice Training grenade, an inert version of the 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.