Grenade Collection

Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade, used during World War One, 1915. Oval cast iron segmented body with handle and split pin. Marked on base plate with grenade number and maker?s name P B and Company

German propaganda poster, WW1
German propaganda poster, encouraging women to work in the Home Army during the First World War, for example by working in munitions factories to make grenades for soldiers to use. Date: 1914-1918

Sectional view of a Mills grenade, WW1
Drawing reproduced from a German weekly newspaper article which gave particulars of British and Russian hand grenades. Figs. 1, 2, 3 & 4 illustrate the Mills grenade. Date: 1918

World War One soldiers
On les a souscrivez a la London County and Westminster Bank (Paris) Ltd : poster illustrated by three World War One soldiers, Scots Guard, French and British infantrymen in battle

Stalingrad Soldiers
Red Army soldies lie in wait amongst the ruins

WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks
778974 WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks and bunkers

The German as a grenadier 1918
Two distinct kinds of grenades were used by the Germans in World War One, these were namely, those which rely on explosive effect alone, and those which supplement by bursting into fragments

PALACIO COMARES - ARTESONADO. Location: ALHAMBRA-PALACIO DE COMARES, GRANADA, SPAIN.

Coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Lyons and Granada
Coats of arms of the Kingdoms of Lyons, France, with purple lion on silver field, and Granada, Spain, with red pomegranate on gold field. Royaumes: Leon, Grenade

Pennant with 32 quarters. Pennon de 32 quartiers. Castille, Leon, Arragon, Naples, Sicile, Navarre, Grenade, Tolede, etc

Germany, Berlin. DDR Museum. Grenades

French WWI propaganda poster "Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915", pub
699175 French WWI propaganda poster " Journee du Poilu. 25 et 26 decembre 1915", pub

German Recruitment Poster Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! pub
1073892 German Recruitment Poster Dein Vaterland ist in Gefahr, melde dich! pub

WWI German grenadier armed with stick grenades, 1915 (b / w photo)
778975 WWI German grenadier armed with stick grenades, 1915 (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; German, out of copyright

Tear gas is thrown as police scuffle with anti-government protesters in Bangkok November 24, 2012

A shoe is seen among a pile of unexploded ordnance at the positions of the Iraqi forces at the frontline in Old City of West Mosul, Iraq June 27, 2017. REUTERS/Erik De Castro TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Grenade from the First World War before the Three Peaks Lodge, in the background the north walls of the Three Peaks, Alta Pusteria, Sexten Dolomites, South Tyrol, Italy

MARTINEZ DE LA ROSA, Francisco (1787-1862)
CUL4873110 MARTINEZ DE LA ROSA, Francisco (1787-1862). Spanish liberal politician and writer. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

Pomegranate, fruit description and sections
FLO4726465 Pomegranate, fruit description and sections

Japan, Ceramic hand grenades
3035166 Japan, Ceramic hand grenades; Private Collection; (add.info.: World War II, Japan, Ceramic hand grenades); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go over the top'
528647 World War I 1914-1918. Soldier in a trench holding a grenade and about to go over the top'. Text: And you? Subscribe to the 7th War Loan. Austrian poster 1917

Common pomegranate, cut and section of the fruit Pomegranate fruit
FLO4726100 Common pomegranate, cut and section of the fruit Pomegranate fruit, open showing seeds (arils) and section through fruit

Fruit trees and plants including pear
FLO4684789 Fruit trees and plants including pear, quince (quince), plum, cocoplum, rose, loquat (nefle), chokeberry, medlar, service tree, pomegranate, strawberry, blackberry, etc

Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Discharger Or Knee Mortar
3035369, Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Discharger Or Knee Mortar; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, Japanese Type 10 Light Grenade Discharger Or Knee Mortar); © Don Troiani

Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting)
CUL4929809 Wood cupola decorating the Hall of the Kings or Hall of Justice (painting); (add.info.: Les premiers rois de la dynastie des Nasrides - Alhambra. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Granada. Alhambra)

The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764
CUL4932711 The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764; (add.info.: The Sacristy of the Chartreuse of Granada, 1727-1764 - SPAIN. Granada. Cartuja (Carthusian Monastery)

Spain (19th c.). Granada. Main gate of the Alhambra
CUL4873626 Spain (19th c.). Granada. Main gate of the Alhambra. Etching. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid

La fee de la fleur de grenade danse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637491 La fee de la fleur de grenade danse - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882), based on an illustration by Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard dit J.J.J.Granville (1803-1847)

Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher
5309106 Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide, starving the fire of oxygen

Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher
5309105 Advertisement for the harden grenade fire extinguisher, which produced ammonia and carbon dioxide, starving the fire of oxygen

ALARCON Y ARIZA, Pedro Antonio de (1833-1891)
CUL4856847 ALARCON Y ARIZA, Pedro Antonio de (1833-1891). Spanish poet, novelist and journalist. Engraving. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Pomegranate plant with ecarlate flowers and fruits
FLO4726621 Pomegranate plant with ecarlate flowers and fruits. Pomegranate plant with crimson flowers and fruit.Punica granatum.Handcolored copperplate engraving from G. T

Japanese Type 99 Rifle grenade
3035133, Japanese Type 99 Rifle grenade; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW2, Japanese Type 99 Rifle grenade); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet
3032420 German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: World War I, German Stick Grenade Struck By A Bullet); © Don Troiani

Spanish Glass Bottle for casting incendiaries on Enemy Ships
3032673 Spanish Glass Bottle for casting incendiaries on Enemy Ships; Museo Naval, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: Early 19th Century)

WW1 German Stick Grenade, Model 24 Stielhandgranate
3032530 WW1 German Stick Grenade, Model 24 Stielhandgranate; Private Collection; (add.info.: WW1 German Stick Grenade, Model 24 Stielhandgranate); © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2022

Zakuro or pomegranate flower, Punica granatum
FLO4654546 Zakuro or pomegranate flower, Punica granatum

WW1 German Stick Grenade
3032371 WW1 German Stick Grenade; Museum of Connecticut History, Hartford, CT. USA; (add.info.: WW1 German Stick Grenade also referred to as a "potato masher".); © Don Troiani

Common pomegranate, branch with flowers and fruits
FLO4726528 Common pomegranate, branch with flowers and fruits

Japan, Type 97 fragmentation grenade
3035168 Japan, Type 97 fragmentation grenade; Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese Type 97 fragmentation grenade brought back by a US Marine from Tinian.); © Don Troiani

Life in the trenches in Champagne; A lookout teased by the enemy is passed hand grenades, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Materiel Allemand pris au sud de la Somme; Granades a fusilet caisses d'engins varies, 1916.. From "Collection de la Guerre IV. L'Illustration Tome CXLVIII

World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade
3786904 World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade; (add.info.: World War 1: Destruction of a throne room in Belgrade, Serbia by Austro- Hungarian forces)

World War 1: Battle of Verdun
3787014 World War 1: Battle of Verdun; (add.info.: World War 1: Battle of Verdun. 21st of February - 18th of December 1916. French soldiers firing grenades in the German trenches)

Old franciscan friar shown, full length, sweeping the floor of a courtyard. Date of Photograph:1870 -1880 ca

A man that smokes seated on a table Italy. Date of Photograph:1955 ca

Morning weapon
Artem Pozdniakov

Tasty Bang
Artem Pozdniakov

Mills hand grenade

WW1 - A Mills hand grenade

Throwing Mills Grenades in Trenches 1917
Drawing showing the proper way in which a hand grenade should be thrown, safety pin removed, holding the lever down then pulling back, and lobbing it high into the air towards the enemies trenches

WWI French soldiers wearing crude body armour, 1914-18 (litho)
870204 WWI French soldiers wearing crude body armour, 1914-18 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures

Self Portrait by Alonso Cano, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
CUL4935010 Self Portrait by Alonso Cano, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Cano, Alonso (1601-67); 72x67 cm; (add.info.: painter, architect and sculptor Museo de Cadiz); AIC

An American pineapple, of the kind the Axis finds hard to digest, is ready to leave the hand of an infantryman in training at Fort Belvoir, Va. American soldiers make good grenade throwers

Still Life with Fruit and Toad
IND54345 Still Life with Fruit and Toad by Bustos, Hermenegildo (1832-1907); Museo de Alhondiga de Granaditas, Guanajuato, Mexico; Index Fototeca

Italian heroism against Albanian betrayal (colour litho)
2808907 Italian heroism against Albanian betrayal (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian heroism versus Albanian betrayal)

How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho)
2808710 How a Standard-Bearer Died (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: How A Standard-Bearer Died)

Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child
2808532 Bulgarian officer to whom a grenade kills the horse just abandoned to collect a child

Grappa Heroes (colour litho)
2808706 Grappa Heroes (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grappa Heroes. Sergeants Agostino Bruno and Giovanni Borello)

An Italian Hero In France (Colour Litho)
2808725 An Italian Hero In France (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Italian Hero In France)

New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator
2815491 New offensive means of war, effects of bombs dropped by an Italian military aviator

Aware of the importance of the game
2808611 Aware of the importance of the game, Germany launches its most precious reserves at the Battle of Flanders (colour litho) by Beltrame

An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho)
2808728 An Original And Bold Incursion On Basso Piave (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: An Original And Bold Incursion On The Basso Piave)

Three Musketeers of 1916 in an epic hand-to-hand encounter at Combles, 1914-19 (litho)
STC359770 Three Musketeers of 1916 in an epic hand-to-hand encounter at Combles, 1914-19 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Les Armes De L Amour (colour litho)
1095089 Les Armes De L Amour (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Armes De L Amour. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

The Offensive at Saint-Pierre-Aigle, July 1918 (oil on canvas)
XIR97498 The Offensive at Saint-Pierre-Aigle, July 1918 (oil on canvas) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Musee de l Armee, Paris, France

"Subscribe for the victory and for the triumph of liberty", 1918 (colour litho)
699107 " Subscribe for the victory and for the triumph of liberty", 1918 (colour litho) by Jonas

The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho)
STC407190 The Conquest of Lorette, man by man in a small fort, 1915 (litho) by Jonas

Modern warfare, how the soldiers protect their positions and the difficulties to be overcome
2815723 Modern warfare, how the soldiers protect their positions and the difficulties to be overcome

The Harvest of Silene (Harvest of Silenus) Painting by Jan Roos (1591-1638) Dim 175x250 cm Genes
LRI4693523 The Harvest of Silene (Harvest of Silenus) Painting by Jan Roos (1591-1638) Dim 175x250 cm Genes, Musei di Strada Nuova (ex Palazzo Bianco) by Roos, Jan (or Rosa)

The new aspects of war, a counter-attack by our infantry
2815812 The new aspects of war, a counter-attack by our infantry, with helmets and masks (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The new aspects of war)

"Four years in the fight", 1918 (colour litho)
698976 " Four years in the fight", 1918 (colour litho) by Jonas

Bloody baptism of fire by the Garibaldini in France
2815715 Bloody baptism of fire by the Garibaldini in France, German trench conquered by the bayonet in the Argonne (colour litho) by Beltrame

Still life with vase and grenades
JLJ4599657 Still life with vase and grenades. Painting by Paul Pillement 17th century. Rouen, Musee des Beaux Arts

The momentum of our offensives
2815787 The momentum of our offensives, as an Austrian stakeout at the Passo della

The Grenadier of 1915, 1915 (colour litho)
702031 The Grenadier of 1915, 1915 (colour litho) by Jonas, Lucien Hector (1880-1947); Private Collection; Peter Newark Military Pictures; French, out of copyright

Native Officers shoulder belt plate of the 1st Infantry Gwalior Contingent
5920266 Native Officers shoulder belt plate of the 1st Infantry Gwalior Contingent, 1850 circa (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Other ranks glengarry badge, 104th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Fusiliers)
5929811 Other ranks glengarry badge, 104th Regiment of Foot (Bengal Fusiliers), c.1874 (glengarry badge, other ranks) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Distinguished Service Order awarded to Second-Lieutenant Cyril George Edwards
5926445 Distinguished Service Order awarded to Second-Lieutenant Cyril George Edwards, 1917 (metal) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Waist belt worn by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Sir Charles Russell VC
5921011 Waist belt worn by Captain (later Lieutenant-Colonel) Sir Charles Russell VC, 1st (or Grenadier) Regiment of Foot Guards (leather) by British School, (19th century); National Army Museum

Portrait of Maximilian I of Austria, 1519 (painting)
LRI4651007 Portrait of Maximilian I of Austria, 1519 (painting) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna

The Madonna and Child in a niche decorated with roses
CH18687 The Madonna and Child in a niche decorated with roses by Botticelli, Sandro (1444/5-1510) (studio of); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

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During World War One, the use of grenades became a pivotal part of warfare. German propaganda posters depicted the power and effectiveness of these explosive weapons, showcasing their importance on the battlefield. The Mills Bomb No 5 hand grenade was widely used during this time, with its sectional view revealing its intricate design and mechanism. World War One soldiers relied heavily on grenades to gain an advantage in combat. A striking image captures a WWI German stormtroop officer demonstrating the use of cluster grenades against tanks, highlighting their versatility as anti-armor weapons. In Stalingrad, soldiers faced unimaginable hardships but utilized grenades as a crucial tool in their fight for survival. The resilience and determination shown by these troops exemplify the significance of such weaponry. The role of grenadiers was highly esteemed during World War One, with a poster proudly portraying "The German as a grenadier" in 1918. This depiction emphasizes the valor associated with being skilled in handling explosives. Moving forward to WWII, British troops continued to rely on grenades for firepower during intense battles. Light Dragoons showcased their proficiency at Warcop Ranges, demonstrating both precision and efficiency when utilizing these explosive devices. Grenades were not limited to land warfare; they also played a significant role at sea. British troops engaged enemy forces from naval vessels during WWII while using grenades as part of their arsenal against hostile ships or coastal targets like Konga Island. Dubbed "morning weapon, " grenades provided soldiers with an immediate offensive capability right after dawn broke over war-torn landscapes. Their swift deployment added an element of surprise that could turn the tide in battle. Despite their destructive nature, there is something oddly captivating about explosions – hence why some may describe them as a "tasty bang. " However paradoxical it may seem given its purpose on the battlefield, there is no denying that this small yet mighty weapon holds immense power within its grasp.