The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
The No 36 Mk 1 hand grenade was the standard anti personnel hand grenade of Australian forces during the Second World War. The body is oval shaped and is made from cast iron. The wall is segmented in an attempt to control fragmentation. A screw plug is formed on the side for filling the high explosives. There is a large diameter hole in the base of the grenade body and a small hole diametrically opposite. The centre-piece, which contains the striker assembly and the detonator, screws into the base of the grenade. The curved striker lever is positioned on the side of the grenade body and fits closely to the grenade body. The end of the striker lever fits into a slot and is secured by a retaining pin that prevents the striker from being forced down onto the firing cap. The body of the grenade is painted black. Manufacturer's Inscription - J.P.& S; Date: 8 - 1941. Markings on base plug - MZ R.B.D.
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A No 36M Mark 1 HE (high explosive) grenade for booby trap use. The No 36M grenade is essentially the same as a No 36 HE grenade except the 36M was fitted with an instantaneous detonator rather than t
A No 36M Mark 1 HE (high explosive) grenade for booby trap use. The No 36M grenade is essentially the same as a No 36 HE grenade except the 36M was fitted with an instantaneous detonator rather than t
No 36 Mk I grenade. The body is oval shaped and is made from cast iron. The wall is segmented in an attempt to control fragmentation and provide grip. A screw plug is formed on the side for filling t
A No 36M Mark 1 HE (high explosive) grenade for booby trap use. The No 36M grenade is essentially the same as a No 36 HE grenade except the 36M was fitted with an instantaneous detonator rather than t
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
Oval shaped hand grenade with cast iron body featuring external grooves. The firing mechanism consists of a striker, lever, spring and safety pin which are attached through a central chamber which hou
