Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked Trélon Under Fleur-de-Lis with Rings (Ears) Category_Martini-Henry Parts This was swiftly replaced with

This was swiftly replaced with a much larger one allowing easier disassembly of the bayonet in field workshops

When leaving they took many "Western Skills" learned in Spain with them

It is constructed of wood and measures: wingspan 17 1/2"

The interior is maker marked:

typical of a dagger that was worn often

Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked Trélon Under Fleur-de-Lis with Rings (Ears) Category_Martini-Henry Parts This was swiftly replaced withOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of a genuine French 18th or early 19th century 12 inch diameter hollow mortar bomb with two lifting rings or lifting "ears" still intact. The mortar is iron and has a Fleur de Lis over the word TRELON embossed near the top, for the Trlon foundry or arsenal where it was manufactured. The ball measures approximately 12 inches in diameters with a 39 inch circumference and weight approximately