Unusual IJN Type 4 Grenade
Hi guys,
Would like to share a IJN Type 4 Grenade 四式陶製手榴弾 (Pot grenade/Ceramic grenade) which I acquired in Japan last year.
I've seen quite a few examples, but this one is rather interesting.
The light flat brown color and the maker stamp. Circle with the Kanji 富(Tomi) Wealth in English.
The full name of the company is 国富産業有限会社 Kunitomi Sangyou Yuugen Kaisha (KTT Tech). This company still present.
It is hard to find a Type 4 Grenade with maker mark on.
Regards,
Taka
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Nice piece.
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I like it unusual.
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A fantastic find Taka , thanks for the additional information
REGARDS AL
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Scarce to find marked examples! Lucky find Taka! I love it!
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I agree! An Excellent and rare example in perfect condition! Nice find!
William
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Re: Unusual IJN Type 4 Grenade
Thank you for the kind comments guys!
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That's a great example. Thank you for showing it. I have several of these "bud vases" myself but none with maker mark.
Regards,
Stu
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Thanks, Stu san.by Stu W
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Very nice ceramic grenade....BILL
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