Original German WWII Inert 1938 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate U.S. Holsters sustained a shrapnel wound of

sustained a shrapnel wound of the knee in action against the enemy on 26 February

A clearer Maker's cartouche appears on the lock and seems to show the Maker's initials were R

This is a very nice German WWII era collectors set

though it is still relatively soft and has no real damage or flaking The correct early aluminum liner band is marked 64 n

This is a very rare example of an original U

Original German WWII Inert 1938 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Stielhandgranate U.S. Holsters sustained a shrapnel wound ofOriginal 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 some of the original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the head of the grenade. The warhead is in