Original British WWI No. 27 White Phosphorus Chemical Grenade - Inert / Empty U.S. Militaria it has been polished either

it has been polished either during or post war

which looks to read SCHLOSSERSCHER BAUMWOLL (fitted cotton) on the top line

Everyday SUPERHUMAN Texan

when the last of the Japanese defenders were killed or driven off

Original British WWI No. 27 White Phosphorus Chemical Grenade - Inert / Empty U.S. Militaria it has been polished eitherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of a WWI era No. 27 chemical grenade that was introduced in 1916. These grenades were filled with White Phosphorus, a highly efficient pyrophoric grenade that ignites spontaneously in air below 129 degrees or within 5 minutes of coming into contact with air. It burns fiercely; and can ignite cloth, fuel, ammunition, and other combustibles, one of the deadliest grenades that was used on the