Original French WWI Barbed Wire Destruction Rod Grenade UZI The first use of alternating

The first use of alternating color panels for high visibility took place in the Second World War

It was originally adopted by the British Army in

The bullion borders would suggest that it is for an officer

The document measures approximately 21' x 30

as is the brass fit leather scabbard

Original French WWI Barbed Wire Destruction Rod Grenade UZI The first use of alternatingOriginal 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