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German WW2 Stick Grenade

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ehre_treue

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First let me start by apologizing for not having photos for this post.

Can anyone here familiar with German WW2 Stick Grenades possibly tell me about a variant that would resemble a WW1 Model with a carrying handle attached to the can/pot and a red band painted around the can? I should have pictures tomorrow for identification purposes.

I am trying to help a friend ID an item he recently acquired.
 
HI Ehre
There was a very early version of the 2ww stick gren that had a carrying hook on the head but all i have is a diagram showing it.
Im sure Jeeensey will have better info.
Cheers, Paul.
 

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Very interesting part. I do not recognize much about it including the groove, red band, or color. But the remains of the belt hook are very typical of the early M24 hook.

They seemed to have a distinctive "squash" to the shape of the portion spotwelded to the grenade head, and were wider and tear drop shaped at the lower ends of the two attaching points. Your head certainly seems to have that look as well. Perhaps a few additional photos of the bottom of the can and details of the stick attachment area might help ID it better.

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I am sure these were produced between 1920 to 1924 or there abouts. I have M24 both practice and field version in my collection that are as we know them and dated back to mid 1920's period.

I have a M24 Handle that has both AEG 1920 sorry i cant remember the exact date but is pre 1925 though and it also has the familar RR stamp on it but later date .it may be a transitional handle for these. not 100% sure but does make sence. But for sure they are German...
These are made from light zinc metal and very fragile after many years in the ground.
The top was crimped into place , the red band is the depression / formed chanel for the top to rest against then the top was roll crimped over to hold the lid in place.

There is not a lot of info on these early M24's so any info is well apreciated.

Best Regards and Happy New Year,, Nick .



 
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