Gildwiller1918 Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Here is a WW1 era No. 15 ball grenade. It was introduced in 1917, and had ammonal filling. The grenade used a fuse that had a match head on the end that was ignited before use. These grenades could also be used on catapults. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted July 31, 2020 Share Posted July 31, 2020 I have a number 15 on route as you know. Post a photo when lands. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Achtung Spitfire! Posted August 8, 2020 Share Posted August 8, 2020 My number 15 has landed. Really pleased with it. Bought on an online auction. Nice clean thread so the top removes nicely. Replica Brock igniter obviously. Surprised by how small it is. Considerably smaller than the French Ball grenades. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gildwiller1918 Posted August 8, 2020 Author Share Posted August 8, 2020 Very nice! I will have to get one of those replica fuses for mine as well. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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