Original German WWI Model 1917 Stick Grenade - Stielhandgranate M17 MP 34 The reverse ricasso is stamped

The reverse ricasso is stamped horizontally with the name and location of the maker:

He died in action

All in all an incredibly RARE grouping named to a member of the Polar Bear 339th Division who was awarded for his courage service during the Russian campaign of 1919

These numbers have no practical meaning for collectors at this point

Only 5 1/2" overall length with two screw-off side-by-side cannon style barrels

Original German WWI Model 1917 Stick Grenade - Stielhandgranate M17 MP 34 The reverse ricasso is stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent 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, hollow stick, pull string with porcelain bead and internal fuse. The exterior metal parts were repainted to make this an outstanding display. It stands 12 inches tall with a head diameter of 7 inches. These are exceptionally