nilis11 Posted 10 August , 2019 Share Posted 10 August , 2019 This one is for a friend who found the object. I believe it was on the Somme. It's about 10 to 12 cm long. Probably not an oil bottle. My thoughts are something of a shell detonator. Anyone know what it is? Cheers, Nilis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ServiceRumDiluted Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 (edited) It might be the nose percussion rod for a German GrZ 17 fuze. Not at all sure, as it seems a little big and not quite right, but have a look; http://www.passioncompassion1418.com/decouvertes/english_fusees_3D.html#grz17 Edited 11 August , 2019 by ServiceRumDiluted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Haselgrove Posted 11 August , 2019 Share Posted 11 August , 2019 Hi Nilis, It appears to be the fuze/detonator holder assembly from a French VB rifle grenade. See here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VB_rifle_grenade Regards, Michel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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