No 24 Mk1 Markings

[roller63]

I have recently seen a pic of some markings on a British WW1 No 24 Mk 1 grenade, on the top brass piece "X-L-ALL 1916"
I presume this is the makers mark but it's not one that I have seen before. Any comments welcome.

 

[Snufkin]

X. L. All Ltd of Hall Green, Birmingham: "Shell fuzes. Carburettors. Aeroplane pressings. Bolts. Nuts. Universal joints. Hand and rifle grenades. Oxy-acetylene welding."

Specifically, a TW contract (No. 5001) for 195,000 at 5,000-20,000 per week, first delivery 21.10.16.



Tom.

 

[roller63]

Excellent Tom, thanks very much, Tony.