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| Glossary Item: No. 82 grenade |
| Name | No. 82 grenade |
| Description | A British hand grenade used during WW2 also known as a 'Gammon Bomb' after its designer. It consisted of an elasticized stockinette bag made of dark coloured material, a metal cap, and a fuze. The explosive charge wrapped in fabric was sewn to an impact fuse that detonated on sharp contact. |
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