Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 B Fuse - Inert Books & Films The helmet exterior was overpainted

The helmet exterior was overpainted post war by a collector with U

but are in very good condition

The left shoulder bears a hand painted 9th Air Force insignia

Constructed of green linen/cotton Herring Bone Twill and finely stitched with grey/white thread

Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 B Fuse - Inert Books & Films The helmet exterior was overpaintedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is totally inert BATF compliant genuine World War One French F1 Grenade with a Billant Modle 1916 B fuse offered in very good condition. This was the fourth and most effective type of fuse used with the F1 grenade during WWI. The first fuse was a simple lit wick type, which had obvious drawbacks. This example is in great shape, with a lovely aged patina. It is however missing the "spoon" on the fuze, and the