| Accession Number | RELAWM01834 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade launcher |
| Maker |
Firma Alfred Wolff, Berlin Rheinischen Metallwaren und Maschinenfabrik, Dusseldorf Unknown |
| Place made | Germany, Germany: Berlin |
| Date made | c 1915 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Schusstafel fur Wurfgranate 15 (Baseplate for Grenade Launcher 1915)
Description
Model 1915 grenade launcher baseplate made from steel. The baseplate features a locking handle for the spigot mortar, a carry handle and an aluminium range scale plate. Markings - range scale figures.
History / Summary
Baseplate for the 1915 Model grenade launcher used by the German Army during the First World War. The baseplate was found at La Flaque by Private Thwaites, 23 Battalion.