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| − | '''DF 37''', | + | '''DF 37''', known under nickname "Little Brown Jug", is a French fragmentation hand grenade. It was put into service in 1937 together with [[OF 37 hand grenade]]. In 1946 the grenade was modified by using new explosive. DF 37 was mostly used with Mle 1935 fuse while DF 37/46 used both Mle 1935 and new F3 and F5 fuses (that make the grenade look different). |
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| − | | ''[[Sorrel Flower (Fleur d'oseille)]]'' || [[Henri Garcin]] || Jo de Fréjus || || 1967 | + | | ''[[Sorrel Flower (Fleur d'oseille)]]'' || [[Henri Garcin]] || Jo de Fréjus || DF 37/46 || 1967 |
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Revision as of 07:00, 5 September 2014
DF 37, known under nickname "Little Brown Jug", is a French fragmentation hand grenade. It was put into service in 1937 together with OF 37 hand grenade. In 1946 the grenade was modified by using new explosive. DF 37 was mostly used with Mle 1935 fuse while DF 37/46 used both Mle 1935 and new F3 and F5 fuses (that make the grenade look different).
Specifications
(1937 - ????)
- Type: Hand Grenade
- Country of Origin: France
- Diameter: 2.2 in (5.5 cm)
- Length: 3.7 in (9.5 cm)
- Weight: 1.2 lbs (0.5 kg)
- Charge:
The DF 37 hand grenade can be seen in the following movies:
Film
| Title | Actor | Character | Note | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrel Flower (Fleur d'oseille) | Henri Garcin | Jo de Fréjus | DF 37/46 | 1967 |