Original British WWI Inert No. 16 Oval Grenade with Fuze Screw - Dated 1915 French Field Equipment Overall Length: 11 1/2 inches

Overall Length: 11 1/2 inches

During World War II the 345th Bombardment Group operated in the Southwest Pacific Theater as a North American B-25 Mitchell medium bomber unit assigned to Fifth Air Force

- Royal Air Force Bristol Blenheim MK IV Medium Bomber

but it really would need a good bore cleaning to really shine

and the left butt stock has initials R E A added

Original British WWI Inert No. 16 Oval Grenade with Fuze Screw - Dated 1915 French Field Equipment Overall Length: 11 1/2 inchesOriginal Item. Only One Available. The No. 16 Oval Grenade was a follow up to the No. 15 Ball Grenade of 1915. The No. 15 series was developed for service in the Middle East Campaign and intended to shore up the shortcomings of the earlier No. 1 stick grenade line in service with the British Army when it entered the war. However, the No. 15 featured a temperamental fuse, large size, and limited fragmentation. The No. 16 adopted an oval shape which was