Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Stick Grenade dated 1918 with Bead & Pull String - Stielhandgranate M17 Thompson SMG with just a bit of

with just a bit of shrinking

Because SD 2s were always dropped in groups (never individually) the discovery of one unexploded SD 2 was a reliable indication that others had been dropped nearby

stripped of all equipment except a compass

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Original Imperial German WWI M1917 Stick Grenade dated 1918 with Bead & Pull String - Stielhandgranate M17 Thompson SMG with just a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a BATF approved inert Imperial German Model 1917 "stick grenade", with one of the nicest condition handles that we have ever seen. It retains many original markings though faint, and presents very nicely. The head had the top of the can removed in order to empty the explosive. The can then had the top reattached, and does not appear to have been repainted. Not Available For Export The