Lot 275

Description

Germany, WWI, stick grenade, (referred to by British soldiers as 'potato masher'), with slide hook on back of can for fitting to a belt, the can marked on the side, 'vor cebrauch sprenckapsel einsetzen' (before use, insert detonator), and on the top is marked, 'C.S.S./(? perhaps 13.42)', hollow wooden handle marked, '5 1/2 Sek. C.S.S.' (5 1/2 seconds [sekunden] fuze delay and maker's initials) on one side and about a third of the way around the handle is marked, 'Sd. 7. 4. 17' (made 7 April 1917). Missing screw top at bottom of the handle where detonator pull cord is located, now inert, much of original grey/green paint remaining and most markings very clear, wooden handle in excellent condition and can with no dents, overall fine.