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WWI US Army Pineapple Grenade -
The most recognizable grenade in the US arsenal is the pineapple grenade. Introduced in WWI, the name came
from the design consisting of a series of protrussions which would be ejected when the body exploded. These
projectiles gave the grenade the appearance of a pineapple.
The item featured here is a WWI pineapple grenade with a WWII fuse.
The spoon secures to the grenade with a hook shape that comes over from the top to the bottom. This
is a characteristic of WWI and WWII grenades.
The angle on the face of every stub in the body of the grenade helps identify the year in which the
grenade was manufactured. the collector must have a good eye for detail to be able to distinguish
this characteristic.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWI US military collectibles.
Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out
clearly defined points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWI US item worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles is
reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American military artifacts in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The bottom section of the grenade has been hollowed. This is how the weapons are rendered inert. This
is also a manufacturing technique employed in the production of practice grenades.
This WWI US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWI US military collectibles, you can do so by going
to our The History of the American Military Uniform identification and price guide.
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