Original French WWI Barbed Wire Destruction Rod Grenade U.S. Ammo Augsburg and Regensburg

Augsburg and Regensburg

Size is approximately 7 1/4" (58cm)

receiving a Distinguished Service Cross for the performance

as well as what regiment they were in

it saved many a sailor from the harsh natural environment whether at sea or on land

Original French WWI Barbed Wire Destruction Rod Grenade U.S. Ammo Augsburg and RegensburgOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice French WWI Barbed Wire Destruction Rod Grenade, known in French as the Ptard de Destruction pour Barbels. Barbed wire was one of the many obstacles faced by troops during the Great War, as they rushed across "No Man's Land" towards enemy trenches. There were wire cutters available, but they were slow and left troops exposed to machine gun fire. With a grenade, the barbed wire could be quickly and