Original German WWI Granatenwerfer 16 Grenade Thrower Inert Signal Flare Round The Pacific on HBO not understanding that this is

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the grateful Landesschützen honoured the men of the Alpenkorps by awarding them their own insignia: the edelweiss

There are also engraved Oak leaves with acorns towards the bottom of the tin

The lock is maker marked IORDAN / 1747 on the tail of the lock

Barrel Length: 20 1/2 Inches

Original German WWI Granatenwerfer 16 Grenade Thrower Inert Signal Flare Round The Pacific on HBO not understanding that this isOriginal Item: Only One Available. Totally non functional and inert having been deactivated according to specifications outlined by the BATF (Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives). This is an exceptionally rare German World War One Signal Flare Round for the Granatenwerfer 16 (Grenade Thrower 16) "Spigot Mortar". It measures approximately 12 1 2 inches long, and is in very good condition. These were used for field illumination, and