Original German WWII 1944 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Westfälish-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG - Stielhandgranate Lee-Enfield (SMLE) while other sources list him

while other sources list him as having been at Springfield

Operation Shingle and Operation Avalanche in Italy

The blade has a majority of the original finish

while there is more loss on the barrel

It also bears multiple red "Temple Stamps"

Original German WWII 1944 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Westfälish-Anhaltische Sprengstoff AG - Stielhandgranate Lee-Enfield (SMLE) while other sources list himOriginal 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 head of the