Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 Fuse - Inert Stencils The wooden grip scales are

The wooden grip scales are in very good condition

which casts away any doubt that this insignia is absolutely 100% Original To The Cap

The M1905 was originally designed with a bright steel blade

while the right side shows a mottled patina with a bit more wear

Original French WWI F1 Hand Grenade with Billant Modèle 1916 Fuse - Inert Stencils The wooden grip scales areOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a totally inert BATF compliant genuine World War One French F1 Grenade with a Billant Modle 1916 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. Unloaded or dummy grenades, artillery shell casings, and similar devices, which are cut or drilled in an BATF