Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKIII Grenade by H. Hope & Sons - Dated October 1917 NATION The wood and iron surface

The wood and iron surface has a nice patina with dark areas from age

A good many examples were carried by conscripted members during the Second World War and later became war trophies

While this example no longer has the "saw back"

The cap is very well-preserved

Original British WWI Inert Mills Bomb No. 23 MKIII Grenade by H. Hope & Sons - Dated October 1917 NATION The wood and iron surfaceOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a (No 5) No. 23 MkII "Mills Bomb" Grenade. This is the first version of the "Mills Bomb" produced, and was one of the standard grenades used by British forces during WWI. This example is in great shape but is missing the spoon as shown, although the igniter is still present inside. Like all deactivated ordnance, this grenade is Not Available for Export. The bomb retains all of its