Large so called pineapple mine

rug number 374


Image seen in a few rugs, some kind of IED perhaps. Please contact if you know exactly what this image represents.

rug number 374


Grenade on a stick. This is used with a trip wire as a boobytrap or land mine. The wood stick is stuck in the ground, with grenade above the surface. When wire tripped, grenade explodes.

rug number 374



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