Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Price_$-050 - $200 The wood shafts are all

The wood shafts are all painted red

This engagement would soon be known as the Battle of Washita River

The leather is in wonderful condition and shows signs of very little wear

though there is the expected wear from age and storage

and participated in the campaigns under Colonel Hatch

Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Price_$-050 - $200 The wood shafts are allOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rusted and worn 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