Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly which removed the original barrel

which removed the original barrel proofs

Interesting and ready to display

on a pivot

Cartridges are obtainable but scarce and do not come with the launcher

The helmet is topped by a removable spike with four ventilation holes and a spike mounting base in the oval shape used by the heavy cavalry

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly which removed the original barrelOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great genuine unissued 1944 dated M21A1 Green Signal Flare still housed in its original cardboard transit tube. These are designed to be fired from a M1 rifle, to a height of 200 to 300 meters. The flare will then hang from a small parachute and float to the ground while illuminating a large area. Measures approximately 1' long and 2" in diameter. Like all ordnance, this flare is Not Available for Export.