grenade; hand

Production date
Circa 1940
 Description
Two Type 36M hand grenades used for training the Falkirk Home Guard. One has the side roughly sawn off to reveal the internal workings. The other has holes drilled in the sides. There is also a detonator with a safety fuse and the central chamber with its striker.
These were used by an officer in the Falkirk Home Guard, who kept the grenades in the garden shed.
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Object detail

Department
Object
Production date
Circa 1940
Signature & date
stamping:base plug:"J P & Co/10/ 12/ 36M 1"
stamping:base plug:"No.36M MkI/ A.B.&S. 2"
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Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 9.4cm (L 3 11/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 5.5cm (Dia 2 3/16")
Accession number
2001-010-001

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