Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Sterling SMG forged blades

forged blades

which has a contract date code for 1963

but does show the expected wear from service

To halt the spread of sickness and death

the poster still exhibits strong coloration

Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Sterling SMG forged bladesOriginal 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