Original German WWI Model 1917 Stick Grenade - Stielhandgranate M17 ZB 26-ZB 30 It departed from the general

It departed from the general design trends at that time by putting the recoil spring in the buttstock rather than coiled behind the bolt in the receiver

To reach this goal Colonel Walsh set extremely high standards

26th Infantry Division patch on left shoulder

The brigade later rejoined the 42nd (East Lancashire) Division for the Third Battle of Krithia and Battle of Krithia Vineyard

Company C of the 818th supported an unsuccessful attempt to bridge the Moselle at Dornot

Original German WWI Model 1917 Stick Grenade - Stielhandgranate M17 ZB 26-ZB 30 It departed from the generalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition totally genuine BATF approved inert German WWI M17 Stick Grenade known as the Model 1917 Stielhandgranate. This example has a screw off head, star shaped screw off base cap, a hollow stick and still retains its original yellow paint. It stands 12 inches tall with a head diameter of 7 inches. These are exceptionally rare far more difficult to find than the WWII M24 version. Germany