Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever U.S. Edged Weapons Probably dating to 1760-1800

Probably dating to 1760-1800

and is maker marked Albert Rommeda / Bielefeld on the buckle end

We have not been able to locate service information making for a wonderful research opportunity

though we doubt anywhere near as old as the blunderbuss

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever U.S. Edged Weapons Probably dating to 1760-1800Original Item. Only One Available. The Mk 1 grenade (sometimes spelled Mk I) is a fragmentation hand grenade used by American forces during World War I. According to its designers, it was to be the "simplest", yet most "fool proof", grenade ever made. However, some major problems appeared when the grenade was used in the field. It was retired from service before the war ended, replaced in 1918 with the improved Mk 2 grenade used through World War II.