French citron foug grenade model 1916 complete outer case nice relic condition,not damaged with some original black paintwork remains recovered from the Somme battlefield of 1916-1918.

This is a nice and rare find from the battlefield which is French citron foug model 1916 fragmentation Grenade which is a complete outer case in lovely condition. The case has no rust holes and some original black paintwork remains and the bottom ring still has small amount of wood still attached it is completely inert and empty it has been nicely cleaned and is perfect for display or any collection. The grenade was recovered from the Somme battlefield of 1916-1918.This grenade comes with A5 laminated information card.

The Battle of The Somme took place between 1 July and 18 November 1916 on both sides of the River Somme in France. The battle was one of the largest of World War I, in which more than 1,000,000 men were wounded or killed, making it one of the bloodiest battles in human history.

The grenade Citron Foug modèle 1916 is a evolution of this 'asparagus' grenade, mainly designed to reduce the weight and improve the fragmentation properties. Its 'citron' ('lemon') nickname was obviously given by its very recognizabe profile. Despite its rudimentary design and its relative dangerosity, its lean manufacturing cost and process allowed this grenade to be made by a lot of manufacturers and available in big quantities, and therefore massively used from 1916 until the end of the war.