Original U.S. WWII US Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt - Unissued Condition Czech Militaria What really makes this grenade

What really makes this grenade stand out is the ink markings on the side: K qw dgl

the submarine Trident sank two troop-carrying freighters

BMB is the marking for Briggs Motor Bodies Ltd

but it is somewhat oxidized

the force hoped to catch the Germans off guard

Original U.S. WWII US Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol dated 1944 with Web Holster & Belt - Unissued Condition Czech Militaria What really makes this grenadeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5, in lovely fully functional condition, complete with an original holster and belt. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US