Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Ground-Dug Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever - Relic Condition Category_MG 42 Mounts The London to Brighton coaching

The London to Brighton coaching route would have been VERY popular during the days of King George IV's Brighton Pavilion during the early 19th century

This example is marked E40 under the flap

The spine of the 35 ⅛” blade is also etched IRON PROOF denoting that this was likely an imported German blade

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The trigger and main spring are quite strong

Original U.S. WWI Extremely Rare Ground-Dug Inert Mk. I Defensive Grenade with Original Fuse and Lever - Relic Condition Category_MG 42 Mounts The London to Brighton coachingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an original U. S. WWI Mk. I defensive fragmentation grenade in heavily excavated relic condition, retaining its original style fuze assembly and, most importantly, the distinctive operating lever that is so often missing from surviving examples. The body is heavily oxidized from prolonged burial, the lower screw is absent, and the fuze is seized firmly in place. The grenade appears to have been sealed or