Model 17 Eierhandgranate

The Model 17 Eierhandgranate

The Model 17 Eihandgranate (or Eierhandgranate) is a German "Egg" hand grenade introduced early in 1917 (during WWI) as a lightweight more portable longer range alternative to the Kugel and Stick grenades.

Specifications

• Diameter: 1.9 in (4.8 cm)
• Overal lenght: 2.4 in (6 cm)
• Weight: 0.5 lbs (245 g); 0.7 lbs (310 g) (Eierhandgranate M17 Na)

The Model 17 Eierhandgranate and variants can be seen in the following films, television series, video games, and anime used by the following actors:

Film

Title	Actor	Character	Note	Date
Flame and Citron	Mads Mikkelsen	Jørgen 'Citron' Haagen Schmith		2008

Video Games

Game Title	Appears as	Notation	Release Date
The Great War 1918			2013
Verdun	"Eierhandgranate M1917"		2015