WW1 German M17 Stick Grenade 1917 ( Matching Head & Handle )

*** This item is inert /free from explosive ***
A textbook example of the WW1 German M17 stick grenade with matching maker to head & handle of 'CWN' with date 1917.
Complete with integral belt hook to head this retains a very high proportion of its original green factory paint . Just about still visible is the now faint German stencilling translating to ' Before Use, Insert Detonator' with maker initials 'CWN'. To ood handle are the markings ' 5 1/2 Sek.' denoting a 5 1/2 second fuse with matching maker initials of 'CWN' . The filling date of '22.11.17' is also visible. The star shaped screw cap at base is present this with its housing to base of shaft.
Overall very good scarce example of the M17 model. ***Strictly UK Sales Only ***

Code: 15548