[2] The grenade proper is a container of explosive material with an iron fragmentation band.

The fuse was of the impact sort, detonating when the top of the grenade hit the ground.

A long cane handle (approximately 16 inches or 40 cm) allowed the user to throw the grenade further than the blast of the explosion.

To ensure that the grenade hit the ground nose first, a cloth streamer was attached to the end of the handle.

When the battlefield became confined to the trenches, the long handle became a liability, causing several accidents.