36m

[MINENAZ16]

Hello,

I often collect ww2 grenades no 36 but today I wondered what the marking "M" just after 36 means (36M on base plug).
Certainly a trivial question for some members !

Regards

 

[Millsman]

In 1917 the Mills 36 was first issued as the No 36 MI. This can be taken two ways I believe. As Mk I and also as Mesopotamia for grenades marked with three red X s on each side. This shows an additional type of weather proofing and explosive type suitable for the middle east or beyond. The actual wording on the original diagrams is 'Ring of RED CROSSES when filled for hot climates"



By WW2 the markings had grown into No 36 MI MkI which is clearer and all grenades had the same weather proofing (see photo above).

John

 

[millsbomber]

http://members.shaw.ca/dwlynn/British Markings.html

Good easy place for English Markings on all sorts of Ammo and Grenades,,,,,,, Dave