Department
- Cultures and Histories
Brief description
- Rod grenade for Lee Enfield rifle. Brass notched cylinder mounted of steel rod.
Subject Notes
- British No.3 Mk.I Rod Grenade. Rifle grenades like this were developed by both combatant sides in many types and forms during WW1, as a method of delivery of grenades from trenches, which would also limit any exposure of soldiers to enemy fire during the process of launching this type of weapon.
Details
- Registration number: H5255
- Classification: CH classification ARMS & ARMOUR Ordnance projectile
- Name or title: British No.3 Mk.I Rod Grenade
- Production date: 1914-1918
- History and use: British No.3 Mk.I Rod Grenade. Rifle grenades like this were developed by both combatant sides in many types and forms during WW1, as a method of delivery of grenades from trenches, which would also limit any exposure of soldiers to enemy fire during the process of launching this type of weapon.
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