Model 17 grenade

The Model 17 Eierhandgranate () is a small defensive and offensive hand grenade which was used by Germany during World War I.

Design The Model 17 was more portable than the heavier Kugelhandgranate and less awkward to handle than the stick grenade.

The body of the Model 17 was initially smooth and thus difficult to hold so the design was modified with the addition of a raised band for better grip.

A similar grenade called the Model 39 grenade was later introduced by Germany and used in World War II.

The average soldier could throw a Model 17 40 meters or further.

Users

See also

Stielhandgranate Kugelhandgranate Model 39 grenade

References

Imperial German Eierhandgranate 1917, WWI Passion & Compassion 1914-1918 : WW1 militaria and technical documentation - german grenades