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Bannerman
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Hi all,
I have seen pictures on this forum and on other sites of Mills No 36 mk1 grenades from around 1970-1972 featuring unusual markings. Some have a horizontal yellow band sprayed around the middle, including the lever and others feature a horizontal blue band slightly lower around the body, together with a vertical purple stripe on the sides. In both cases, it appears the filler plugs and surrounding lip of the filler hole have been sprayed red. Can anyone explain what these markings signify?
The nearest contemporary documentation I have available is Pamphlet No 7 Grenades (All Arms) dated 1964 which states "A live grenade is recognized by its deep bronze green body with a red band or series of crosses painted around it." Does anyone know if this marking scheme was dropped for the final years of manufacture and if so, when?
Regards
Bruno
I have seen pictures on this forum and on other sites of Mills No 36 mk1 grenades from around 1970-1972 featuring unusual markings. Some have a horizontal yellow band sprayed around the middle, including the lever and others feature a horizontal blue band slightly lower around the body, together with a vertical purple stripe on the sides. In both cases, it appears the filler plugs and surrounding lip of the filler hole have been sprayed red. Can anyone explain what these markings signify?
The nearest contemporary documentation I have available is Pamphlet No 7 Grenades (All Arms) dated 1964 which states "A live grenade is recognized by its deep bronze green body with a red band or series of crosses painted around it." Does anyone know if this marking scheme was dropped for the final years of manufacture and if so, when?
Regards
Bruno