Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate U.S. Machine Guns They were often sold as

They were often sold as souvenirs to officers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire who invaded Bosnia at the time

and at the time was the home of the entire Austrian arms production

Over 80% of the original blade finish is still present

Other than that we were unable to find any markings

Original German WWI Model 1917 n/A Inert Egg Hand Fragmentation Grenade - Eierhandgranate U.S. Machine Guns They were often sold asOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert genuine WWI grenade. The Eierhandgranate ("egg hand grenade") is the name given to a model of a hand thrown fragmentation grenade manufactured in Germany, also known as Mod. 1917. A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF