Practice MK2 that was later painted yellow by someone. The color looks close but the paint used isn't right, original paint wasn't "watered down" like that paint on it is and the sheen is wrong as well. It should be dull not shiny like it is. 

I have seen the Tru-Spec tiger stripes before but never have seen that type of modification before.  Interesting variation Arch and thanks for sharing it with us and the extra pic with the elastic loops added to show us what to look for.  Thanks!  Clete

I've got a head scratcher in today. Yellow painted MkII grenade with an M10A3 fuse with a chamfered, unthreaded fill hole with yellow paint on the inside diameter of the hole. This might immediately scream "M21 practice grenade that someone painted yellow" but there's not a hint of blue beneath it and there's yellow paint *beneath* the powder charge residue on the inside, suggesting the paint is original. What could this grenade be? The paint is thick and the only foundry marking I could find, which could just be a paint blob, is a sideways S, which is a recognized foundry stamp.   a few theories: 1. Someone who had a box full of live fuses took an early unpainted m21, painted it, filled it with homemade powder mix, corked it, then threw it in their back yard 2. factory reject MkII body that never got threaded 3. I haven't read enough books and maybe early practice grenades did come in yellow   any insights?

Good luck!

Thanks guys for the info!!! I will keep my eyes peeled for the next piece!

I have very distinct memories of "breaking starch" on Monday mornings for reveille formation on Okinawa in 1970. That sound! 

Thanks! I've seen those kits too—it's amazing how many engine types are available now. I’ll definitely consider doing a more detailed build post in the model building forums. Glad you liked it!

Thank you all for the informative post. I gather a reasonable misspelling should not be a definate show stopper unless there are other indications of attempts to defraud. I appreciate the time you all took to answer. If I am able to secure the group I will post it here.  

I’m shocked and saddened to read this. I always enjoyed all of my interactions with him. Paul

The KW helmet is a rear seam manganese rim McCord and lot code is 1162A. This puts it in the mix from Front to rear seam. The front seam is McCord 10_9 A. This puts it early in the manganese front rim lots.