RML stamped on 117 fuze?

[AndyD]

Does anyone know the meaning of the letters RML stamped on a 117 fuze please?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[TimG]

RML =
Richard M. Lord, Ltd.
Lock manufacturer
Albert Works, Goldthorn Hill, Wolverhampton. Penn 36116

Regards

TimG

 

[AndyD]

Thanks Tim.

Any idea on SMG, also on the 117 please?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[TimG]

Andy,

Is it definitely SMG not SMC?

What material is it manufactured from?

Regards

TimG

 

[AndyD]

Hi Tim,

Definately SMG.
The fuze is made of brass.

Cheers,
Andy

 

[AndyD]

Here's a pic if it helps?

Also testing new camera!

Cheers,
Andy

 

[TimG]

What other markings are there please?

Regards

TimG

 

[AndyD]

117 MK 14, the 14 is barred out and has 10 next to it.
117 MK 8 RML 5 A F.
RML /50 MY which is barred out.
SMG 6/53 FA.

Seems it's been altered a few times!

Cheers,
Andy

 

[AndyD]

Anyone any ideas on this please?

Cheers,
Andy

 

[Bonnex]

RML Monogram

I believe RML was used by ROF Maltby (Sheffield) on fuzes during WW2.

 

[AndyD]

Thanks Norman,it's the SMG marking that nobody seems to know!

Cheers,
Andy

 

[Bonnex]

SMG Monogram

Thanks Norman,it's the SMG marking that nobody seems to know!

Cheers,
Andy

Sorry Andy, I was a bit behind. I was surprised that Maltby made fuzes given their small arms work. I probably only have a subset of the info that TimG so if he couldn't find SMG then nor will I but I will take another look. Presumably the idea that Singer Manufacturing Co (of Glasgow) might be contender has been aired and dismissed, their monogram was officially SMC during the war but I wonder if post-war monograms were able to be revised - I dont have any post-war info on manufacturers markings but Tim might have.