Original German WWII Inert BK-2H Blendkörper Frangible Chemical Smoke Glass Grenade Antique Smith & Wessons but it is not unreasonable

but it is not unreasonable to think it could have been used by any ranking officer of that time

This example is maker marked under the top flap: SHANE MFG

This was a common scenario in wars from time immemorial

with the brass data plate and ring dial being painted directly over

Original German WWII Inert BK-2H Blendkörper Frangible Chemical Smoke Glass Grenade Antique Smith & Wessons but it is not unreasonableOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredibly rare excellent example of the second model Blendkrper (Blinding Device) BK 2H, introduced in 1943 as an anti tank weapon. It consists of a heavy glass bottle with a smaller glass vial nested inside. The dual bottle arrangement kept two chemical solutions separated. As with all deactivated ordnance, this is Not Available for Export. The Blendkrper were thrown against tanks, smashing the glass