The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
British Grenade Hand No. 1. The grenade consists of a cylindrical brass body with cast iron fragmentation ring. Attached to the body is a short cane handle with four webbing streamers to stabilize the grenade in flight, and on the top of the grenade an adjustable cap for safe, travel and fire. The grenade is complete with belt hook and is painted light green. Markings - FIRE; TRAVEL; REMOVE.
The No 1 grenade was adopted by the British Army in 1908 and was still being used at the outbreak of the First World War alongside later generation of grenades.
The No 5 Mk 1 hand fragmentation grenade consists of an oval cast iron body with externally segmented grooves. The body is lacquered on the inside and outside. In the base of the grenade is a threaded
The grenade body is cast iron and is reusable. The fuze is an M205A2. The body is painted green. A safety pin and lever is attached. Markings - US S 67. MY 2/66 FUZE M205A5; 2/66. The M30 practice g
The grenade body is made of cast iron and is painted black and has no fuze. Markings - '4'. Training hand grenade MK1A1 was a nonfunctioning type used for training in handling and throwing of Fragme
Hales rifle grenade. The grenade is manufactured from cast steel and brass. The fragmentation jacket is made from cast iron and is segmented. A steel rod is attached to the grenade body. Brass fixture
Hales rifle grenade. The grenade is manufactured from cast steel and brass. The fragmentation jacket is made from cast iron and is segmented. A steel rod is attached to the grenade body. Brass fixture
The F1 hand grenade has a high impact aluminium die cast cylindrical body. It is painted olive drab and has a yellow hazard band painted on the top of the grenade body. A steel safety pin and lever ar