German WWII M24 Stielhandgranate "Potato Masher" Stick Grenade | Rare Wehrmacht Display Artifact

One of the most instantly recognizable pieces of German military equipment from the Second World War, this M24 Stielhandgranate, commonly known to collectors as the "Potato Masher," represents an iconic piece of Wehrmacht history.

The grenade features the unmistakable configuration of a sheet-metal head mounted to a long hollow wooden handle, a design descended from German stick grenades developed during the First World War and further refined with the introduction of the Model 1924.

The metal head retains the well-known German instruction "Vor Gebrauch Sprengkapsel einsetzen," translated as "Insert detonator before use." Original examples have become increasingly difficult to locate due to wartime consumption, postwar destruction, and the inherent nature of ordnance.

For a WWII collection, few artifacts are more immediately recognizable. Whether displayed alongside helmets, field equipment, photographs, or a full mannequin, an M24 creates tremendous historical presence.

Highlights

• German WWII M24 Stielhandgranate
• Iconic "Potato Masher" configuration
• Wooden handle and sheet-metal head
• Retains period German instructional text
• One of the most recognizable German WWII field artifacts
• Excellent centerpiece for an ordnance or Wehrmacht display

Condition

The piece displays age and preservation characteristics consistent with period military equipment. Please examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition of the wooden handle, metal head, markings, finish, and components.

Important Ordnance Notice: Collectors Crossroads should only offer or transfer this artifact after it has been positively confirmed to be inert, deactivated, and legally transferable as a collectible display piece. No live or functional explosive ordnance will be offered or shipped.

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