Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Ancient as they had been told

as they had been told

The serial number 105145 on the frame is clearly visible increasing the desirability of this fine example

Magruder and special silver medals struck

The spring for the ejector release is missing

The bore in very good shape

Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Ancient as they had been toldOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Grenade (grenade de la troisime arme), which was basically an improvised design developed by factories during the first months of the war. These famous ptards or 'hairbrush grenades' were composed of a wooden paddle, cheddite explosive charge, and an explosive housing, often filled with nails or gravel. The design was made necessary by the low capacity of the French