| Accession Number | RELAWM02039 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Grenade |
| Physical description | Brass, Porcelain, Steel |
| Location | Main Bld: First World War Gallery: Western Front 1916: Weaponry |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Germany |
| Date made | c.1917 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Type N Smoke Grenade : Nebelbombe, Germany
Description
German Type N Nebelbombe. The word 'NEBEL' (smoke) is stencilled on the brass casing of the bomb in white paint. Markings on the fuze indicate that it has a five second delay. The pull wire is missing from the fuze body.
History / Summary
The Nebelbombe was a smoke hand grenade in general use in 1917 and 1918 by the German Army. It was filled with toxic chlorosulphonic acid, which when exposed to oxygen generated a thick white smoke that could be used to cover movement or force enemy forces from trenches or bunkers.
This particular example was found at Warfusee, Abancourt.