Original French WWII Inert Grenade à Main OF 37 Offensive Grenade With Mle.35 Fuze Edged Weapons The Examples In This Lot:-

The Examples In This Lot:- Vaulted Screw Back KvK 1st Class With Swords Marked L/52: This is a wonderful screw back vaulted example which retains much of its original silver wash

there is no evidence of this to be found in any recent research that has been conducted on this piece

These in fact provided exceptional protection from attack with a blade from a horseman

The tally is affixed by braided thread in three places

According to the Tower of London this size cannon is considered a Demi-culverin

Original French WWII Inert Grenade à Main OF 37 Offensive Grenade With Mle.35 Fuze Edged Weapons The Examples In This Lot:-Original Item: Only One Available. Totally inert and demilitarized according to BATF guidelines with hollow body and inert fuse. This grenade cannot be converted to an explosive device and is not available for export. The French OF37 was a French Pre WWII design hand "offensive" type hand grenade. It was put into service in 1937 together with DF 37 defensive hand grenades. Both grenades were typically used with Mle 1935 fuse while later variations