Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Vossloh-Werke with Pull Bead - Stielhandgranate Receiver Top Cover Aircraft # 42-51351

Aircraft # 42-51351

The blade once held a locking catch to prevent accidental withdrawal from the scabbard

It was at one time in the Collection of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art

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Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Vossloh-Werke with Pull Bead - Stielhandgranate Receiver Top Cover Aircraft # 42-51351Original 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, though the detonator is not included. It still retains its original paint, and the original markings can be seen on the warhead &