cutaway concussion hand grenade
Report a Mistake- Object Number 19500032-055
- Event 1939-1945 Second World War
- Affiliation --
- Artist / Maker / Manufacturer Richard Rinker GmbH
- Date Made 1942
- Place of Use Continent - Europe, Country - Germany
- Category Tools and equipment for science and technology
- Sub-category Armament, ammunition
- Department Arms and Technology
- Museum CWM
- Earliest 1942/01/01
- Latest 1942/12/31
- Brand Name / Model M.24
- Inscription canister: BRB42, panel WAFFENAMPT:WA.A.65
- Materials Cardboard, Wood, Metal, Fibre unidentified
- Service Component German Army
- Measurements Height 41.5 cm, Width 29.2 cm, Depth 3.5 cm
- Caption Grenade, M24
- Additional Information The famous German 'potato masher' grenades were known for their long wooden handles. Before throwing a grenade, the soldier armed it by unscrewing the cap on the handle and pulling the cord inside to trigger a 4-5 second delay fuze.