No 5 Mk 1 Grenade

Place Europe: Western Front
Accession Number REL/14056.001
Collection type Technology
Object type Grenade
Physical description Cast iron
Maker HT Vaughan Ltd
Place made United Kingdom
Date made 1915
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

The No 5 Mk 1 hand fragmentation grenade consists of an oval cast iron body with externally segmented grooves. The body is lacquered on the inside and outside. In the base of the grenade is a threaded plug which accepts an aluminium cap. The firing mechanism consists of a striker, lever, spring and safety pin which are attached through a central chamber which houses the detonator. The grenade is painted black. Markings - H & TV; 6 - 15.

History / Summary

The No 5 hand grenade, Mills Pattern was introduced into service in May 1915. It was the standard British Army hand grenade until replaced by the Number 6 Mills Pattern in 1917.

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