Original British WWII Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII Rifle “Rod” Grenade British Helmets Though the general location of

Though the general location of Whittlesey's pocket was known because of the messages sent out by carrier pigeon

The wood handle appears to have been either refinished for preservation purposes or replaced

Slovakia lost its independence being reunified with the Czech Republic

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Original British WWII Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII Rifle “Rod” Grenade British Helmets Though the general location ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice BATF approved totally inert example of a No. 23 MkII Rod Grenade. The No. 23 Mk 1, the hand rifle grenade had a base plug drilled with a threaded hole for a rifle launching rod. The No. 23 Mk II had a new style iron base plug that was easier to tighten with the fingers without the need for a spanner. The No. 23 Mk III was a new style body with a larger filler hole plug and more solid lever lugs