Weapon - GRENADE, ITALIAN, 1939-43

Historical information

Italian grenade, one of a number slightly different, mostly aluminium and all called Mod 35. Outside components missing. Nicknamed Red Devils by the Allies. This one was souvenired by William Humphrey Robert Jeffers No VX52782, enlisted 5.4.1941. Served in the 2/24th Batt 9th Div and served in the Siege of Tobruk and Middle East Campaigns. He was discharged from the 2nd AIF on 19.10.1945.

Physical description

Main section two piece aluminium case/container; rectangular slot on sides of top half. Small knob, 7mm in diam. mounted on side of top section.Red case, empty.

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