Original French WWI Inert IIIrd Army Raquet Pétard “Hair Brush” Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée German Flags History of the South Staffordshire

History of the South Staffordshire Regiment

The half round half octagonal barrel is 38" in total length currently

They all have maker markings on the back

Each of these locks has been inspected for completeness and for the condition of the firing pin

30-calibre ShKAS machine gun for aircraft armament

Original French WWI Inert IIIrd Army Raquet Pétard “Hair Brush” Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée German Flags History of the South StaffordshireOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wax sealed partial example of a 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