Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Brass Fuze Screw Cover - Inert Price_$220 - $990 New pilots were usually commissioned

New pilots were usually commissioned to meet the need for pilot-rated officers in Air Corps administrative and command billets

so we did not try

and a "tunnel" front sight with a post inside

The sweatband is still 100% intact

Unusual to find the set complete and ready to display

Original Italian WWI B.P.D. Hand Grenade with Brass Fuze Screw Cover - Inert Price_$220 - $990 New pilots were usually commissionedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Just purchased from a private collection! Offered in excellent condition with original paint, inert internal components, and even the original brass screw cap! It's very rare to see an Italian BPD grenade in this nice and complete condition. It has been deactivated to be completely inert according to BATF guidelines. Not Available for Export. The Italian WWI BPD Grenade was mostly used on the Austro Italian front