1941 German Smoke Grenade

[Pudgy (V)]

I was hoping someone could help me with this. I can't seem to find the German three letter manufature code CSW that is marked on the handle, and there isn't a year stamp. Has anyone seen this before? It looks like the handle is spun/manufactured correctly as it should be.  Is this an original, or some sort of repro? 

Thank-you for your help!!  

[Pudgy (V)]

Can anyone here help?  

[danimal03]

Hello,

I can't help with the code.  But I see no reason to think this is a repo.  I have noticed a trend of Eastern front 'water' or 'bunker' relics making their way west.  I picked up what looks like a water find potato masher just a few months back and the condition looks similar to yours.  The one I picked up was cheap and looks good in a display without spending big bucks.  Wartime 'souvenired' potato mashers are just crazy prices.

[Pudgy (V)]

Thanks Danimal.  It looked good to me, but I know there are alot of fakes.  I just wasn't sure because of the code.  I researched the internet for a couple of hours trying to find that code with no luck. Maybe it is a rare manufacturer of some sort.