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That's a fantastic find there Shaun, i have only ever seen a example similar to this and that was a dig up from a Belgium EOD guy but was the Batty Grenade, can you tell us how you come by it, well done... Dave
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hi dave ive seen a couple of the brass battye as you say but never managed to find one 
but when i saw this on evilbay under trench art i had to have it and i won . im looking at getting it restored eventually . the top of yours has some lovely markings mate
thanks shaun
but when i saw this on evilbay under trench art i had to have it and i won . im looking at getting it restored eventually . the top of yours has some lovely markings matethanks shaun
Here's some more pictures for your project Shaun, my example sits a little proud in the body as the bottom of the can is still stuck in the body with its original pitch,,,,, Dave
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thanks for them dave they will come in very handy . is the can and the top and bottom the only parts made from steel
thanks shaun
thanks shaun
The can, top and bottom are steel, the top part where the fuse screws in is in 2 parts soldered together,,,,,, Dave