Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by G.R.B. Co. - Serial 14888C Japanese Uniforms 20 Jun 1945

20 Jun 1945

a charming and very clever piece of artwork

was found in Portugal in the early 1990's

The 59th Infantry Regiment moved into an area previously occupied by the French

The iron side plates which reinforce each side of the stock extend for some distance on each side of the lock

Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by G.R.B. Co. - Serial 14888C Japanese Uniforms 20 Jun 1945Original Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by G. R. B. Co. The M9 hand pyrotechnic launcher is a manually operated, muzzle loading projector developed by Eureka Vacuum Co. The device was used during WWII for projecting flares or signals for signaling between ground troops or front ground troop to aircraft. Like the M 8 Flare Pistol, it features a parkerized finish. Projector has no trigger and is fired by striking the rounded base of the hand