Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert One-of-a-Kind the Cumbria and Lancashire forces

the Cumbria and Lancashire forces decided not to proceed with the merger because the Government could not remedy issues with the differing council tax precepts

- WWII German Schutzpolizei Meister's Shoulder Boards: A meister is the US equivalent to a Warrant Officer

The cross itself is a great example with crisp beading

The cap nipple cone is present and in great shape

so the the V / P / Eagle's Head marking on the left barrel facet is fully legible

Original Rare French WWI & WWII Viven-Bessière “VB” Rifle Fragmentation Grenade - Inert One-of-a-Kind the Cumbria and Lancashire forcesOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Viven Bessires rifle grenade was an infantry weapon in use with the French Army from 1916 onwards. Also known as the "VB" grenade, it was named after its inventors, and officially referred to as the "Viven Bessires shell" in the French Army instruction manual. The grenade launcher system consists of two elements, the discharger (Launcher) and the projectile (grenade). Appearing in 1916, the VB grenade was the