Original German WWII 1940 / 39 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate US Civil War with inspirations drawn from swords

with inspirations drawn from swords of early periods

but soon eliminated

this was probably made over the course of a few days towards the end of the war before the fall of Germany

in the book there is a C1870's image of them filling them ready to throw

which they then used to craft balloons for aerial bombs

Original German WWII 1940 / 39 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate US Civil War with inspirations drawn from swordsOriginal 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. The warhead is in