Incussed m1913 German defensive discus grenade

[dano1917]

Was recently offered a 1913 German defensive discus grenade. It was the same as other defensive discus grenades except one of the shell halves was incussed with HWB. I have a German m1917 rifle grenade also incussed with the HWB marking. I was very interested in obtaining the grenade but I thought it was much too steep at 600.00U.S. This was the first discus grenade (offensive or defensive) with a marking that I have seen.........Dano

 

[paul the grenade]

ive not seen a marked one either dan, do you have a picture?

 

[dano1917]

ive not seen a marked one either dan, do you have a picture?

Not yet Paul, but going to re-visit the grenade (and owner) in the next week or two, then I will post a pic. Nothing real special but I thought it was way cool. I actually offered 350.00 which I thought was way high, and it brought a laugh from current owner. Now I am thinking trade? Gotta try..Cheers....Dano

 

[Slick]

Dan

A belated welcome back. And a thank you for my new "Word of the Day": INCUSS(ed).
Had never heard it before. Best description of stampings I've seen. Interesting.

Regards

Rick

 

[dano1917]

Thanx Rick, Good to be back. I have collected bottles longer than ordnance and was taught that embossing was raised and incussing was in relief (or is it ei?).....Dano

 

[Slick]

"I before E, except after C, or when sounded as A, as in neighbor or weigh,"

So, you were correct the first time.

 

[grenades]

I had seen only this type of marking.Im not sure if this is markings or what it means.