Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Ancient The 311th participated in the

The 311th participated in the Korea Summer-Fall 1952

as they had been told

The shell and chinstrap are in excellent unissued condition

The bore in very good shape

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

Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée Ancient The 311th participated in theOriginal 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