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No. 9 IRA GHQ Pattern grenade, 1st Eastern Division, 1920-1921
HA:2000.1141
HA:2000.1141
No. 9 IRA GHQ Pattern grenade, 1st Eastern Division, 1920-1921
This cast iron grenade case is of the No.9 GHQ Pattern. This case however, has the following cast into its body – “R.C. McK, Mun Off, 1 EST Division”, which covered areas stretching from South Louth, through Meath, Fingal and Mullingar. The purpose of the name on the case – possibly Richard (Dick) McKee - is not yet known, but this grenade may have been made as a commemorative item.Location:
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No. 9 IRA GHQ pattern grenade, Meath Brigade, 1920-1921