Weapon - Rifle Launch Grenade, c1915

Historical information

Two rod type rifle grenades bought back from WWI by Sgt Major Albert James. Originally designed to be jammed into enemy tank tracks.

Significance

The rod-type rifle grenade is a standard hand grenade with a metallic rod attached to the base. They were developed prior to World War One.

Physical description

Metal Rifle Launch Grenade

Inscriptions & markings

Hope /18 (written on the side of one)

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