~ WW1 No. 23 Training Mills Bomb B8-16 ~
The No. 23 was an improved version of the original No. 5 grenade. It was introduced in 1917 as part of a series of refinements to make the Mills Bomb more versatile and easier to use in the field.
The plug is stamped No.23 B8/16 and broad arrow.
Key Differences from No. 5:
The base plug was redesigned to allow attachment of a rod so it could be fired from a rifle grenade discharger.
The fuse mechanism and overall body remained very similar to the No. 5.
The No. 23 Mk I and Mk II were followed by the No. 23 Mk III, which included further simplifications for mass production.
