Original German WWII 1940 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Army Matchbox Metal Waterproof Case

Army Matchbox Metal Waterproof Case with blue tip strike anywhere matches

There is no play in the grip connection

The blade is a nickel-plated example

They were also used by the USMC in the early Island Campaigns of 1942 & 1943

Original German WWII 1940 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker with Fragmentation Sleeve - Stielhandgranate Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles Army Matchbox Metal Waterproof CaseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF. The warhead still unscrews. It still retains its original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head and shaft of the grenade. It also comes with