Original German WWII Training M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Dated 1940 German Afrikakorp It entered combat near the

It entered combat near the town of Cutigliano on 16 February

The three inch and 50 caliber fire from the Tank Destroyers contributed a great deal to hasten the decision of the Commandant of the German forces in Aachen

the Allies were unable to advance further and the front line stabilized south of Arnhem

Initially part of the 7th Air Force they were later transferred to the 13th

Approximate size US 38"

Original German WWII Training M24 Stick Grenade by Richard Rinker - Dated 1940 German Afrikakorp It entered combat near theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare excellent example of an practice training M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This excellent example was acquired from the family of a WWII veteran. The warhead still unscrews, as does the bottom cap, which reveals the original pull string and porcelain bead. It still retains its original red paint on the warhead, and the original