Original Finnish WWII Era Inert Bakelite Smoke Stick Grenade Crimean War returned home in late 1945

returned home in late 1945

though it definitely shows quite a bit of wear and cleaning over the years

Before the arrival of the 14th Brooklyn at Henry House Hill

so this would be for the 5th Reserve Uhlan Cavalry

5" H x 4" W

Original Finnish WWII Era Inert Bakelite Smoke Stick Grenade Crimean War returned home in late 1945Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptional example of a rare WWII era Finnish smoke grenade, with a replaced handle. Not very many of these types of smoke grenades were made and were more of an experimental type than one that was regularly used. Information on these is extremely scant, so this would make for an excellent research project. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled