| Place | Asia: Korea |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM40250 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade |
| Physical description | Metal, Porcelain, Wood |
| Place made | China |
| Date made | c 1950 |
| Conflict |
Korea, 1950-1953 |
RGD 33 Stick Hand Grenade
Description
The Stick grenade consists of a hollow wooden handle attached to a thin sheet metal head that contains the high explosive bursting charge. The grenade uses friction ignition using a cord that runs from the head through the hollow handle and out the bottom. A porcelain bead keeps the ignition cord in place behind a metal cap. There are no external markings.
History / Summary
The Chinese stick grenade is based on the Russian RGD 33 stick grenade and was standard issue to Chinese and North Korean forces during the Korean War.