Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter MG 15 Maker code ar is for

Maker code ar is for Mauser-Werke AG

While the major focus was on the war effort

1944 and it was on that day he also performed heroic actions resulting in a Bronze Star

The stock is lovely

so we cannot make out the maker

Original Japanese WWII Type 97 Inert Fragmentation Hand Grenade Converted to Lighter MG 15 Maker code ar is forOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great inert demilitarized genuine Japanese Type 97 Hand Grenade, brought home by a USGI after the war, and converted into a very nice table lighter! It is in very good condition, and still features the original grenade body and top cover. The top cover had the central fuse removed, and the hole drilled out. It was then equipped with a very nice small lighter, which was made and marked on the side by Bowers