SD:Grw. 50mm

 is a German Artillery unit.

Overview
5 cm Granatwerfer 36 was a light mortar that adopted in service 1936. These were used in Platoon level as Light Mortar Section of three men with two men carrying the mortar components and the third carrying the ammo. These were used to provide platoon fire support beyond the range of hand grenades. These mortar left front line service since they had relatively short range and its explosive effect was lacking.

Each Infantry Battalion of the 716. Infanterie are equipped with Granatwerfer 36.