Original U.S. WWII Inert M15 White Phosphorus “Willie Pete” Smoke Grenade With Fuse Assembly - Dated 1942 Availability_Both where it engaged in the

where it engaged in the strategic bombing campaign against Germany

The attached leather frog is in lovely condition with minor wear but does show age from storage

The rear brass barrel is engraved :-

BACON & CO

The Medalla de la Campaña de Rusia ("Medal of the Russian Campaign")

Original U.S. WWII Inert M15 White Phosphorus “Willie Pete” Smoke Grenade With Fuse Assembly - Dated 1942 Availability_Both where it engaged in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of an inert and rather rare smoke grenade, the M15 White Phosphorus Smoke Grenade, more commonly known as Willie Pete. The paint appears to be original and retained quite nicely with a visible 1 42 date on the front of the body. The M15 was a white phosphorous smoke grenade that was used by the United States during World War II. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and