Original British WWI Mills Bomb No. 5 MKI Grenade Dated 1916 - maker marked M. & Co. U.S. Military Maps Throughout the war the 88th

Throughout the war the 88th Infantry Division was in combat for 344 days

The toiletries board housing all these items is custom compartments is hinged with a carry handle so can stand on its own independently right next to the bathroom sink

the revolving recoil shield allowed for the ejector and center pin to work together

This probably indicates that no bayonet lug was planned on the Army model

Despite the grueling air and naval bombardment that left the defending troops dazed and scattered

Original British WWI Mills Bomb No. 5 MKI Grenade Dated 1916 - maker marked M. & Co. U.S. Military Maps Throughout the war the 88thOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an very nice BATF approved totally inert example of a 1916 dated No. 5 MkI "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 wonderful example is complete with internal parts including the spring loaded ignition (no explosives!) and the original pull pin. It is totally inert, cannot be converted to an