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    WW1 German Stick Grenade - Real or Fake???

    Hi all. Looks like a great site and I am new to collecting so would like to pick your brains please. I bought this at a recent fair and I am hoping it's genuine. An M1916 I think. It has a crimped on lid which appears to have had 2 holes made in top ( to remove explosive?). The head may have...
    • Norris
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    • german stick grenade world war 1 ww1
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Grenades
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    Shell casing from World war 1?

    Hello, I have been having a hard time getting an Idea on this shell casing, My great Grandfather fought in France and was either a tanker ( the loaned out British Mk IV to the U.S. ) Or he was in the 161st which was assigned to the 41st Division, composed of National Guard units from...
    • warhammer
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    • canon shell headmarks shell casing world war 1 ww1
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Identification
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