Original Excellent WWII Soviet Russian RGD-33 Inert Stick Grenade dated 1941 with Fragmentation Sleeve French Helmets protective sleeve

protective sleeve

See "Uniforms and Traditions of the German Army 1933-45" by John Angolia and Adolf Schlicht

offered in fair condition

What makes this example really great is the 3 3/4 inch wide circular painted leather medic emblem on the back of the patch

Measures 11" x 9

Original Excellent WWII Soviet Russian RGD-33 Inert Stick Grenade dated 1941 with Fragmentation Sleeve French Helmets protective sleeveOriginal Item: This is a genuine mint condition inert example of The Soviet RGD 33 ( 33 ) Ruchnaya Granata Degtyareva obraztsa 33 goda, "Hand Grenade, Degtyarev design, pattern year [19]33") an anti personnel fragmentation stick grenade developed in 1933. The grenade is composed of three separate pieces that were stored in different crates until use: the warhead and optional sleeve, spring loaded handle, and fuze tube. They were assembled and issued