The Grenade Recognition Manual
Grenade Data Sheet

Designation-  VB Message Country of Origin-  France
Type- Message Years or Era-  WWI
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Length- Total  
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Fuze Designation  
Fuze Type  
Fuze Delay  
Filling Type  
Filling Weight  
Detonator  
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Notes- Message carrying grenade.  Message was inserted in the grenade and the grenade fired out of the VB launcher toward the message recipient.  Also likely used by American forces during WWI and after.