Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly It had a range of

It had a range of 37

the Coast Guard kept the Lyle guns around until 1952-- a service span of more than seven decades

and there appears to be a “period” era repair to the liner rear

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

1942 where he engaged in his heaviest combat over Rangoon

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly It had a range ofOriginal 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.