Info on our hales mk11

[LEECO]

Hi this is my 1st post on the forum so please bear with me.
My father and i mostly collect edged weapons but from time to time we come across other forms of militaria, we recently aquired this Hales bomb dated 1/3/1917 , we can see by the logo that it was made by the James cycle co but apart from that we are in the dark, so any info would be greatfully accepted.
Many thanks Lee

 

[kz11gr]

Superb and rare item .

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[TimG]

Thank you very much. I think that must be the first piece of British ordnance I've seen, that effectively has a manufacturer's advertisment on it. It would be interesting to know what the Ministry of Munitions opinion was.

TimG

 

[DICKAREN]

Nice item and in great condition.
Richard

 

[TonyE]

Thank you very much. I think that must be the first piece of British ordnance I've seen, that effectively has a manufacturer's advertisment on it. It would be interesting to know what the Ministry of Munitions opinion was.

TimG

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I don't think it was advertising as the name was part of the nomenclature (see below from "Details of Aerial Bombs, Air Ministry, 1918), partly to distinguish it from "Bomb, H.E., Cooper, 20 lbs".

The use of trade names seemed quite common as there were Holt's Flares, Michelin Flares, Very cartridges etc.

Regards
TonyE

 

[TimG]

Tony,

I wasn't refering to the 'Hale's' aspect but the James Cycles Co. transfer/decal that they affixed on the body, which is the same as their advertisement sign.

Tim

 

[TonyE]

Oops! Sorry tim

Cheers
Tony

 

[Gspragge]

I would think the same as stamping their name on it and sufficient for purposes of identification. What a horror to load on the aircraft ~

 

[LEECO]

Thanks for the help, was it a practice bomb or real , sorry to lower the tone but what value would the Hales have?

 

[millsbomber]

I think the original contract that was put out by the government was about 10 bob each