One of the first combat grenades, this large thick-walled cast iron ball grenade was filled with black-powder. Weighing over a kilo it produced a powerful blast and could easily clear a small dugout. This example is in very good condition with only minor pitting and dents as is normal. It still has its painted wooden and brass wax-filled fuse and wire-pull initiator. A rare, interesting piece history from the first days of trench-warfare.