A replica of the WH fragmentation sleeve for the German Stielhandgranate M24 and M43 grenades. The sleeve is made of steel and painted green. The replica does not contain any explosives, it is just a dummy. The slightly enlarged diameter of the replica ensures compatibility with various grenade replicas on the market, which may differ in warhead diameter.
- This product is new and unused.
- Ideal for reenactment.
FOR REENACTMENT?
These sleeves were used in the Wehrmacht from 1943 until the end of the war. The Waffen-SS had its own fragmentation sleeve design, while Fallschirmjäger units used both designs. The fragmentation sleeve was introduced after German soldiers encountered Soviet RGD-33 grenades, which were often equipped with fragmentation sleeves, thus transforming the offensive grenade into a defensive grenade. Initial experience indicated the greater effectiveness of RGD-33 grenades equipped in this way. As a result, until the official introduction of own solution, RGD-33 grenade sleeves were modified in front-line conditions to fit M24 grenades.
