Original German WWII Late War “Last Ditch” Grenade with Fuze by Mettmanner Britanniawarenfabrik W. Seibel Cannons & Mortars There is a period-applied Paratrooper

There is a period-applied Paratrooper infantry patch on the right side

the men of the 16th Infantry finally captured the town and soon after the Sicily campaign ended

The handle is made of wood and held on with 2 brass rivets

The hilt on this example is made from "German Silver" cupronickel alloy

Original German WWII Late War “Last Ditch” Grenade with Fuze by Mettmanner Britanniawarenfabrik W. Seibel Cannons & Mortars There is a period-applied ParatrooperOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce German Last Ditch grenade, one of very few we have ever offered. It was only produced in the latter stages of the Second World War. As munitions and materials became harder and harder to find, the Germans had to improvise and use whatever was available. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF approved manner so that they