knd643 Posted January 7, 2022 Share #1 Posted January 7, 2022 I guess this would be the most appropriate area to post this. Picked up this Japanese grenade that was painted for the base U.S. Fleet Activities Sasebo, Japan on ebay today. I assume this is something that was sold in the px on base. When it was sold I have no clue, would think most likely directly post war and possibly sometime into the 70s but im just guessing. Seller says it has been displayed in family home for at least 40+ years. Haven't been able to find anything about when the base logo was created. Has anyone seen anything similar? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Keith Posted January 7, 2022 Share #2 Posted January 7, 2022 That is really a great item! I bet many people didn't who bought one didn't know that it was a grenade. Great find! Thanks for posting it. BKW Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share #3 Posted January 8, 2022 Similar one I found online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share #4 Posted January 8, 2022 Found another one while searching around on google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share #5 Posted January 8, 2022 16 hours ago, Brian Keith said: That is really a great item! I bet many people didn't who bought one didn't know that it was a grenade. Great find! Thanks for posting it. BKW Yeah im sure several people purchased these not realizing it was a grenade. I know today the average serviceman would have no clue as to what it was if they saw one for sale in the px. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knd643 Posted January 8, 2022 Author Share #6 Posted January 8, 2022 Also found this really cool set. I'll include the link to the website I found it on, not able to read the full article without a subscription though. My girl was able to translate the box for me. Pottery hand grenade(center line big characters) US Navy Sasebo Base(left line) With the art of four seasons(right line). https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history-magazine/2018/december/pieces-past?fbclid=IwAR1kzFX00fOGI72Yw3W4JTtKe47AyFtpbtS6qr2Q4OHwRJfybDxlUOII1So Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connor1941 Posted February 6, 2022 Share #7 Posted February 6, 2022 Neat find! I bet most people wouldn't even think it was a grenade the way its painted! Best regards, Connor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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