Part of my New Zealand Collection

[WOODSNAKE]

also this might sound stupid but how do i post ?

G'day Jack, go to the top of the page and get some help there, i can't remember how i first went about it but the Blokes who run the show are awesome and will have you up and running in know time.

Phill

[WOODSNAKE]

Nice collection

[jumpingjank]

Thanks man ! i use trademe a lot for things to got some good stuff there ! ,btw you have a great collection i really want something like that im 16 mine ain't even half that good haha ,and thanks for the help !

[reneblacky]

Very nice
I love the side cap and BD.
Any chance you could show the liners
I also have a couple of NZ BDs
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/unifo...and-bds-12333/

[AIF]

Thanks,
The field dressing is made by Johnson & Johnson Pty, Ltd, Sydney. And Dated September 1941. So no not NZ.

Thought It looked like an Aussie made one.

Once again a great little collection mate! Keep it up and you will be up there with the big boys soon ...you are already on your way as it is

Luke.

[jarrenb]

More on BD and side cap, as requested:


Side Cap.


Inside of cap, with faint N.Z.(arrow).D. markings. And name.


Battle Dress.


Inside of BD with full NZ date markings and makers mark.

[COLT 1911A1]

Nice collection jarrenb... Can you provide more info on the Mills Bomb (maker, practice/inert-live etc)...
Best regards, Thanos.

[jarrenb]

Nice collection jarrenb... Can you provide more info on the Mills Bomb (maker, practice/inert-live etc)...
Best regards, Thanos.

Thanks for that,

I have identified the maker using this very helpful website I came across: New Page 1

The Maker is Booth McDonald and it was made in Christchurch, New Zealand.
It has the markings "No. 36M Mk. 1." & "M P 10-40" on the base. On the front is has the letters "BM" (Booth McDonald) and is dated 1941.

I'm of the belief that this was a fully functioning grenade that has been made inert, but I'm not certain. It is however safe and the pin can be removed and the base unscrewed.

I have been told the grenades produced within NZ during the war that were not used continued use with the Army into the 1950's before being disposed of.

Mills Bomb again, for your reference:

[michael77]

nice collection mate

[COLT 1911A1]

Thanks for that,

I have identified the maker using this very helpful website I came across: New Page 1

The Maker is Booth McDonald and it was made in Christchurch, New Zealand.
It has the markings "No. 36M Mk. 1." & "M P 10-40" on the base. On the front is has the letters "BM" (Booth McDonald) and is dated 1941.

I'm of the belief that this was a fully functioning grenade that has been made inert, but I'm not certain. It is however safe and the pin can be removed and the base unscrewed.

I have been told the grenades produced within NZ during the war that were not used continued use with the Army into the 1950's before being disposed of.

Mills Bomb again, for your reference:

Thank you for the info provided...
Best regards, Thanos.