WW2 British Mills No 36 Maker Maxwell Dated 1944 INERT

The WW2 British Mills No 36 hand grenade, produced by Maxwell and dated 1944, is an example of the standard-issue fragmentation grenade issued to British and Commonwealth forces during the Second World War. This item is fully inert, containing no explosive materials, and is intended for display or study purposes. The Mills No 36 design was introduced in 1918 and remained in service through the conflict, notable for its distinctive segmented cast-iron body, which was designed to create controlled fragmentation upon detonation. The grenade features a threaded base plug, allowing it to be used with a rifle discharger cup as well as being thrown by hand. This particular specimen bears clear manufacturer markings from Maxwell and is stamped with the 1944 production date, situating it historically toward the later years of the war. The No 36 model is significant in military history as one of the most widely used British grenades of the period.