Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Military Maps with a very rare original

with a very rare original Army Balloon Observer badge

It is a single sided map constructed of heavy paper mounted on a linen backing and is marked:

The shape of this pickelhaube is unfortunately a bit squashed

The kepi is approximately size US 6 3/4 (54cm) and is offered in overall very good condition

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by MSWC - Serial 261189 Military Maps with a very rare originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle: M S. W. C. U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M8 This example is offered in very good fully functional condition, and is marked on the spine of the grip with SERIAL No 261189,