Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly measuring 182 feet in length

measuring 182 feet in length on the gun deck

At 0820 it was reported to the senior officer in the nest

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

It had a range of 37

Interesting and ready to display

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly measuring 182 feet in lengthOriginal 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.