German WW1 Egg Grenade Model 17 - Eierhandgranate | Historic Trench Warfare Weapon Birds The Medal of Belgium Gratitude

The Medal of Belgium Gratitude 1940-1945 (Médaille de la Reconnaissance Belge 1940–1945 / Erkentelijkheidsmedaille 1940–1945) is a Belgian medal instituted on 1 August 1945 by the Prince-Regent Karel

Manufactured by the well-known Kynoch

this brass cartridge case is a testament to the engineering and manufacturing excellence of the era

meticulously crafted in 1941

Analysis of the commando's tactical innovations and strategies employed in combat situations

German WW1 Egg Grenade Model 17 - Eierhandgranate | Historic Trench Warfare Weapon Birds The Medal of Belgium GratitudeThe German WW1 Egg Grenade Model 17, known as the "Eierhandgranate," is a distinctive hand grenade used by the German Empire during World War I. Named for its oval, egg like shape, this grenade was a compact, lightweight, and highly portable explosive device designed for use in close combat. The Model 17 featured a cast iron body that housed an explosive charge, typically filled with a mixture of TNT and ammonium nitrate. It had a simple friction