{"product_id":"wwii-no-36-mills-grenade-display-dated-1941","title":"WWII No.36 Mills Grenade Display (1941)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"541\"\u003eA genuine WWII-era inert\/deactivated No.36 Mills grenade dated 2\/41 on the lever assembly and presented on a custom machined metal stand. Additional markings on the base assembly include “NPZ” and “12\/40”, believed to reference wartime manufacture at the New Zealand Railways Workshops in Palmerston North during December 1940. Heavy, tactile, and full of authentic industrial character, this is an exceptional wartime collectible with remarkable shelf presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eThe iconic segmented cast body, aged metal finish, pull ring assembly, and removable internal components give this piece outstanding visual impact whether styled in a collector space, office, studio, library, or carefully curated interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eMounted securely on its threaded machined stand, it presents beautifully as a standalone historical object with authentic age, weight, and presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eFamily-owned for decades and recently sourced from a private NZ collection, this piece combines authentic wartime history with striking visual appeal, making it equally suited to militaria collections, office styling, studio interiors, or curated collector spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eThe combination of wartime-dated components, surviving markings across multiple components including the removable bottom plug, and long family ownership adds further authenticity and historical appeal to this remarkable piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1226\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1042\"\u003eVintage preloved condition with age-related wear, patina, surface marks, and ageing consistent with age and display use. Inert\/deactivated historical display item only. Not functional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1228\" data-end=\"1237\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1237\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eApprox. 11cm tall x 6cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2267\" data-start=\"2163\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCollector Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This item forms part of The Vault — Planet Retro’s curated selection of rare, story-driven pieces. As such this item is sold as-is. Please review all images and measurements carefully before purchasing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1119\" data-start=\"935\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"841\" data-end=\"856\"\u003eVault Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Items in The Vault and is excluded from promotional discount codes. Vault items ship via tracked, insured NZ courier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48327614496938,"sku":null,"price":449.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0029\/1124\/0303\/files\/wwii-no36-mills-grenade-display-1941-Planet-Retro-NZ.png?v=1779151217","url":"https:\/\/planetretro.co.nz\/products\/wwii-no-36-mills-grenade-display-dated-1941","provider":"Planet Retro","version":"1.0","type":"link"}