Grenade, World War Two period

Historical information

WW2 Mills Bomb (Hand Grenade M36.

Significance

WW2 Hand Grenade used by Australia and Commonwealth Countries.

Physical description

Segmented Cast Iron body with lever (now softened) and with Safety Pin and Ring. Firing Pin in position with heat softened firing pin spring. Non regulation filler screw fitted. The Grenade has been totally burnt out, there is no Base Plug and no Firing Pin/Fuse Holder assembly.

Inscriptions & markings

The body is marked R B D which stands for R.B.Davies the lever is marked the same.

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