Original German WWII Inert 1939 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate Thompson SMG There are a few areas

There are a few areas where the paint has flaked

in accordance with instruction from the proper commanding officer as to their employment

There were many additional grades

Caliber: 12 gauge

but the badge is period correct and was attached to the cap at the time it went to auction in 1998

Original German WWII Inert 1939 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate Thompson SMG There are a few areasOriginal 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 most of the original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head of the grenade. The warhead is in