LARGE WW1 US DOUGHBOY BRONZE THROWING GRENADE

Bronze dated 1919 of a WW1 doughboy throwing a fragmentation grenade. Figure stands roughly 22 inches tall. Bronze is signed and dated 1919 and has a wonderful patina. This piece was produced by Roman bronze works of New York. The bronze shows a great amount of detail especially to the face. The soldier is wearing an overcoat with a helmet and is also wearing a bedroll and web belt with Musette bag.