Image of a hand grenade labeled "Subject 54823". This specific grenade is a chemical warfare device used during World War One. The photo was taken by a service photographer on April 2, 1919. The official inventory records show that this particular hand grenade was issued under the number AU, with additional notes indicating that it was issued 2193 times.

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