Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Green Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated April 1944 Spade Grip Assembly Interesting and ready to display

Interesting and ready to display

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

A great and rare grouping that comes more than ready for further research and display

It had a range of 37

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 Interesting and ready to displayOriginal 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.