Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII With Cup Discharger Plate - Both Dated 1917 U.S. Marines USMC the opposite side of the

the opposite side of the blade being flat

The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate which was marked with the Maker's name and address:

got "GOLD FEVER" on hearing of the Gold discovery at Sutter's Mill in Northern California

Of those who served in the 2d Ranger Battalion on D-Day

Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII With Cup Discharger Plate - Both Dated 1917 U.S. Marines USMC the opposite side of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a (No 5) No. 23 MkII "Mills Bomb" Grenade. This is the first version of the "Mills Bomb" produced, and was one of the standard grenades used by British forces during WWI. This wonderful example is complete with internal parts including the spring loaded ignition (no explosives!) and the original pull pin as well as the base plate which works perfect as a display stand! Unloaded or dummy