Ultra-rare Sticky Bomb

One of the "Holy Grails" of WWII British grenade collecting, the Grenade, Hand, Anti-Tank, No. 74, commonly referred to as the Sticky Bomb.

Initially developed for the SOE, it was first issued in 1940 to the Home Guard. Later they were used during the North Africa campaign, where during the Afrika Korps advance towards the town of Thala in February 1943, they accounted for six German tanks. A large number were also supplied to the French Resistance.

This is an extremely rare example retaining its original outer protective cover, stockinet covering and the remains of the adhesive. While examples appear on occasion lacking the outer cover, specimens like this are near impossible to find.

Code: 13695