Very uncommon version of German Wehrmacht training grenade. Canister is heavy steel with red paint and holes to indicate training device. Handle marked Ub. for Übungs-Stielhandgranate 24 or “practice hand grenade Model 24). Dated 42 with maker code brb for Richard Rinker G.m.b.H. in Menden. Collectors are familiar with Rinker’s earlier code as two “R” s back to back. Matching code on canister and handle. Waffenamt stamp visible on handle. No fuze, string or ceramic ball. End cap has been repainted and fits nicely.
Very uncommon version of German Wehrmacht training grenade. Canister is heavy steel with red paint and holes to indicate training device. Handle marked Ub. for Übungs-Stielhandgranate 24 or “practice hand grenade Model 24). Dated 42 with maker code brb for Richard Rinker G.m.b.H. in Menden. Collectors are familiar with Rinker’s earlier code as two “R” s back to back. Matching code on canister and handle. Waffenamt stamp visible on handle. No fuze, string or ceramic ball. End cap has been repainted and fits nicely.