69 Grenade Packaging Containers

[BMG50]

Any one know how 69 grenades were packaged, what type of containers these grenades came in. A recent post revealed a marked up tin box for 69 grenades also used for mortars and other ammunition, just wondering if there are any DWS notes etc on the 69 grenade and the related packaging. There was mentioned that the grenades came in cardboard tubes with metal end caps, two grenades to a tube.

 

[TimG]

PACKING AND STORAGE.

They are packed in Boxes, Ammunition, 2 inch Mortar or Bomb Thrower B.167, Mark I/L. Steel, which holds 34 grenades and 34 detonators. The grenades are packed in paper tubes, 4 per tube, each grenade separated by a millboard disc. One of the tubes holds 2 grenades and 2 detonator cylinders. This tube is marked in two places with the word "DETONATORS", and is placed in the centre of the top layer of tubes.

The detonator cylinders (DD/L/11222) are of wood with a tinned plate cover, sealed with a tape band. They have 17 holes drilled partly through from the tinned plate cover, to take the detonator.

The box is 21.8 long, 9.35 deep, 9.5 wide, and the gross weight is 46 lbs.

The filled package is classified as Group VIII, Category Z.

TimG

 

[BMG50]

Great information, do you have any pictures and of the paper tubes the grenades were packed in. Any pictures would be great.

 

[spotter]

sorry for the quality but its the only copy i have

 

[BMG50]

Thanks Allan much appreciated.

 

[millsbomber]

hope this helps......... Dave

 

[millsbomber]

found some other pictures with a close up of the wooden end slide,,,,,, Dave

 

[BMG50]

Many Thanks Dave, i can remember finding the ends for the dets but thought they were from an old fashion light fitting.