June 12-13, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor, & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/12/2019
Lot consists of: (A) A standard of the Vietnam War, this is the typical pattern of NVA/VC long-handle smooth body stick grenade. The body is attached to the stick with nails, and the body has the often-found small EOD inert holes. The stick is in good condition, with the plug present. In fine condition. (B) A less common variation on the stick grenades from Viet Nam, this model has a mid-length stick, with no cap. It has a smooth body, which is slightly wider and more squat than those most often seen. With the stick well-worn and light surface corrosion on the grenade body, it is in very good condition. (C) This grenade has the finish and quality typical of either China or the NVA from the Vietnam War period. It has the long handle stick and is missing the screw-on stick base cover. The body is the smooth egg-shaped pattern and the grenade is in fine condition due to the missing cover. (D) Another stick grenade from the Viet Nam War period, the quality of workmanship marks this one also as most likely either of Chinese or NVA manufacture. The heavily lacquered handle is missing some lacquer and has traces of markings. The screw-on end cap is present. The body is of the long, smooth cylindrical pattern.