Original German WWII Nebelkerzen 39 Smoke Candle Grenade - Inert British Bayonets and the "S" shaped cross

and the "S" shaped cross guard is still intact

though the blade still does have most of the original shape

The top heat shield is missing behind the rear sight as well

the short metal tabs that attach the front and back plate have broken off over the years

Original German WWII Nebelkerzen 39 Smoke Candle Grenade - Inert British Bayonets and the "S" shaped crossOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an inert BATF compliant German WW2 Nebelkerzen 39 Smoke Candle Grenade Canister offered in very good condition. Known as a Smoke Candle , Smoke Grenade or Smoke Canister, in German Nebelkerzen 39 abbreviated to Nb K 39 B. The purpose of this device was generally used in conjunction with different vehicles, were part of engineers (pioneers) kits, and were generally deployed to create smoke screen where needed