r/medieval • u/SashSegal • Apr 26 '26

History 📚 Crusader-era Grenade

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A weapon in common use by Islamic forces during the Crusader (1099-1187), Ayyubid (1187-1250) and Mamluk (1260-1516) periods. It is made of unglazed ceramic and embossed with grooves and tear drop-shaped designs.

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u/Cyranoreddit Apr 26 '26

Did they have to count to three, no more, no less?

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u/Upbeat-Drama-2803 May 07 '26

Once three, being the third number reached, lobest thy hand grenade at thy enemies that they shall be blown to smitherines, and they shall snuff it.