Andy A Posted 26 June , 2019 Share Posted 26 June , 2019 Here is a picture of my Mills grenade box, found on the Somme and still has the remains of the det tin. Its one of my most prized possessions. Been thoroughly and carefully cleaned and treated. You can sill see the original blue/grey paint an the places where the explosives stickers once were. Also contains the remains of the original detonator tin, empty of course, Its quite sound and I will treasure it. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 26 June , 2019 Share Posted 26 June , 2019 Nice one Andy. WW1 boxes are rare as hen's teeth. There was one for sale in the Le Tommy Cafe Pozieres last year and the wanted 300€ for it and it didn't have a lid. On one end cleat (where the rope handle was) you could still read Falkirk /16. Last time I went back there it had gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 26 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 26 June , 2019 This one isnt for sale John. but I have a few repro excellent copies of mine which might be. A guy I met through F/B made up some for me 10 years ago, they look pretty good to, Ile show you the lot of the including this one when I see you next. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 Here's one I bought a few months ago. Missing the feet (genuine ones always seem to) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 27 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 27 June , 2019 That looks fantastic John, what a result to make a find like that. In great condition too. So rare certainly a keeper. I gather there were quite a few design changes over the life of the grenade, all designed by William Mills himself. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 The initial box with the metal hinges came from Mills or his team but the box used from 1916 to just after WW2 was designed by F W Vickery as was the later det holder. He was awarded £5000 in 1921 for it. Probably saved thousands of pounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 From a private collection on the Somme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 And another Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 27 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 27 June , 2019 This is fantastic an in such excellent condition too. makes me want badly, thanks for showing Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 Super. Many thanks for showing them. I've not seen the second type hinges before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave1418 Posted 27 June , 2019 Share Posted 27 June , 2019 53 minutes ago, Gunner Bailey said: Super. Many thanks for showing them. I've not seen the second type hinges before. A couple more for you gunner I’ll try and find a few more images the chap who owns them has an amazing collection Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy A Posted 28 June , 2019 Author Share Posted 28 June , 2019 Quite stunning. Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Bailey Posted 28 June , 2019 Share Posted 28 June , 2019 The Box marked B&S could be Burman & Sons of Birmingham. Most of their grenades were made 11/15 to 1/16. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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