Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked Trélon Under Fleur-de-Lis with Rings (Ears) MG 34 Mounts with well-preserved woodwork

with well-preserved woodwork

This was obviously meant for heavy mounted combat

where the opponent has safely passed the reach of the rapier's deadly point

It also comes complete with an original Type 14 Nambu cleaning rod take down tool

- 3 X IOWA CLASS U

Original Napoleonic Wars French Gribeauval 12-Inch Hollow Mortar Bomb Marked Trélon Under Fleur-de-Lis with Rings (Ears) MG 34 Mounts with well-preserved woodworkOriginal 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