Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée British Military Hats later adopting the title of

later adopting the title of the 1st King George V's Own Gurkha Rifles (The Malaun Regiment)

depending on the depth of the officer’s pockets

which looks to have seen only light service during the third reich period

The enameled silver type Helmet plate bears the Heraldic Shield of the Royal Parks Constabulary in the center

This model was followed by the M1935

Original French WWI IIIrd Army Stick Fragmentation Grenade - Pétard de la IIIe Armée British Military Hats later adopting the title ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rusted and worn 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