grenade n69 red marking

[collector1978]

here are 2 of my n69 grenades, original markings, has someone an idea what is the meaning of the red paint?

thanks

 

[hangarman]

You will find the cap with the red paint came originally from a Gammon bomb (No 82) I think it indicated the tape was shorter than the one normally found on a 247 fuze
Cheers
Gary

 

[Infanteer]

That's correct. The red paint on the cap indicates a modification from the original 11 1/2 inch tape to 4 1/2 inches. It was only used on No 82 Gammon bombs.

 

[collector1978]

thanks for helping me out, i had no idea