hand grenade

Light projectile thrown by hand and made up of a metal or plastic casing loaded with an explosive charge and a firing mechanism.

lead ball

Lead mass that trips the striker on impact.

tape

Band wound around the fuse; when the grenade is thrown, the tape unwinds and removes a pin, which in turn releases the lead ball that trips the striker.

fuse body

Bakelite® casing whose threaded base is screwed onto the grenade.

detonator

Piece that triggers the charge.

bursting charge

Explosive chemical substance inserted into the grenade.

base plug

Bakelite® screw that closes the hole where the detonator is placed in the body of the grenade.

filling hole

Part that closes the hole containing the bursting charge.

spring

Device that holds or releases the striker.

Bakelite® body

Plastic casing that covers the explosive charge and the detonator.

primer

Metal piece filled with a compound that creates a spark when hit by the striker; this in turn ignites the detonator.

striker

The firing pin that strikes the primer.

safety cap

Part that holds the tape around the fuse; it is removed when the grenade is thrown.

cover

The upper part of the grenade containing the firing mechanism.