Original Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Inert Hand Grenade - Last Ditch Unglazed Hotchkiss .303 two years after Wilhelm Mauser

two years after Wilhelm Mauser passed away at age 47

These were usually issued to various fire and police units

but also on a number of tank destroyers such as the Marder series

Each bears U

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Original Japanese WWII Type 4 Ceramic Inert Hand Grenade - Last Ditch Unglazed Hotchkiss .303 two years after Wilhelm MauserOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice inert demilitarized genuine Japanese Type 4 Ceramic Hand Grenade. This example is offered in very good condition, with an unglazed ceramic body. Towards the end of the war, these were not glazed as a time saving measure, or because glaze was no longer available. Aside from a small chip on the top of the neck, it is in great shape. Ready to display! The Type 4 Grenade or Ceramic Grenade was a last