Original British WWII Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII Rifle “Rod” Grenade British Ordnance These markings indicates that the

These markings indicates that the pistol was purchased directly by an officer of the regiment

though it has another grayish one over the top of the original band

which are VERY hard to find

The reverse of the jacket features incredible hand painted art work with musical notes that reads:

Original British WWII Mills Bomb No. 23 MKII Rifle “Rod” Grenade British Ordnance These markings indicates that theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice BATF approved totally inert example of a No. 23 MkII Rod Grenade. The No. 23 Mk 1, the hand rifle grenade had a base plug drilled with a threaded hole for a rifle launching rod. The No. 23 Mk II had a new style iron base plug that was easier to tighten with the fingers without the need for a spanner. The No. 23 Mk III was a new style body with a larger filler hole plug and more solid lever lugs