Original British WWII Inert No. 75 Anti-Tank “Hawkins” Grenade, As Used By U.S. Airborne Forces - Dated 1943 Belgian Militaria somehow had to be brazened

somehow had to be brazened out

and the cylinder lock up is good

63rd Infantry Division all wearing camouflage one piece coveralls

This could have no other reason that I am aware of other then preventing the pommel from slipping while hammering

Chūichi Nagumo

Original British WWII Inert No. 75 Anti-Tank “Hawkins” Grenade, As Used By U.S. Airborne Forces - Dated 1943 Belgian Militaria somehow had to be brazenedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Grenade, Hand, Anti Tank, No. 75, also known as the "Hawkins grenade" was a British anti tank hand grenade used during World War II. It was one of a number of grenades developed for use by the British Army and Home Guard in the aftermath of the Dunkirk evacuation. The grenade first appeared in 1942, and was designed to be more versatile than previous grenades, such as the No. 73 grenade and the sticky bomb.