INERT DEACTIVATED. This is an excellent, WW2, 1940 dated Mills No.36M MK 1,. The 36M refers to the pattern of Grenade 36 M originally 'Mesopotania' and the fact they were waterproofed. The cast iron body retains its original brown varnished finish and retains the green band round the middle for Amatol and red crosses near the top for a filled grenade. The alloy base plug has cast into it No 36 M Mk1 40 (1940 date) Z (zinc alloy) and is screwed for a rifle grenade base plate. The grenade is fitted with an alloy filling plug. The fly off lever is stamped B&K. See pages 111-119 in ‘GRENADE’ British & Commonwealth Hand & Rifle Grenades by Rick Landers. The price includes UK delivery and no licence is required to possess this inert grenade in the UK if retained as part of a collection or display. Sn 23230:5