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Accession No	1952.33.2
Name/Title	GRENADE, HAND; MODEL 24 STIELHANDGRANATE
Brief Description	The Model 24 Stielhandgranate, a German hand grenade, was widely used throughout both world wars. It was also known as the stick grenade, or the potato masher, by British soldiers, because of its distinctive appearance.
Classification	Grenade, Antipersonnel/Armament T&E - Ammunition/Armament T&E/T&E For Science & Technology/Nomenclature
Primary Prod Period	World War I World War II
Primary Prod Place	Germany
Measurement Reading	8 x 35cm

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