Foud this cap today, I think it should to be a german military water bottle but after a internet search I can't find any WaA proofed water bottle. Does anyone has any idea?
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Most likely from a German M24 hand grenade (Potato Masher), from the fuse end on the bottom of the handle/stick.
Can you read the Waffenamt (WaA) number? Is the number WaA 594? If so, it stands for Vossloh-Werke GmbH, Werdohl/Westfalen
Here's a link to a grenade (M24) that has the same Waffenamt.
www.ima-usa.com
Edit to add: Great site that shows which part I'm talking about and how it works.
Can you read the Waffenamt (WaA) number? Is the number WaA 594? If so, it stands for Vossloh-Werke GmbH, Werdohl/Westfalen
Here's a link to a grenade (M24) that has the same Waffenamt.
Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Vossloh-Werke GmbH - Stielhandgranate
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF...
www.ima-usa.com
Edit to add: Great site that shows which part I'm talking about and how it works.
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Yes it is WaA 594, thank you for the information!Most likely from a German M24 hand grenade (Potato Masher), from the fuse end on the bottom of the handle/stick.
Can you read the Waffenamt (WaA) number? Is the number WaA 594? If so, it stands for Vossloh-Werke GmbH, Werdohl/Westfalen
Here's a link to a grenade (M24) that has the same Waffenamt.
Original German WWII 1942 dated M24 Stick Grenade by Vossloh-Werke GmbH - Stielhandgranate
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely rare M1924, M24, or "Stielhandgranate (stalk hand grenade) 24" German Stick Grenade, often called a "potato masher". This example, acquired from the family of a WWII veteran, has been demilitarized according to specifications by the BATF...
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Edit to add: Great site that shows which part I'm talking about and how it works.
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Every so often (Once a year maybe) I actually figure out the ID something before the smart people on here steal the thunder.
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Glad I was able to help you out. Where are you located in the US or Europe?
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That makes sense as to why you found it.
By the way beautiful country, been there a few times during my military career.
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