US WW2 37-mm Flare Signal Kit for Ships IMA Merchandise This is the full 12"

This is the full 12" length blade model of Ersatz bayonet that was issued with the very rare Brass Hilt

came directly to us from Military storage depots in Europe

but during the latter

Collections like these don’t come along often

US WW2 37-mm Flare Signal Kit for Ships IMA Merchandise This is the full 12"Original Item: This original pistol kit has never been used and is in perfect condition. All the original packing materials are present. The dates (Nov 1943) on the pistol, the flares, and the flare carton match. This is the pistol issued to all Liberty ships and to many US Navy ships during WW2. Although used pistols of this model are common on the collector's market, it is unlikely that there is another in its complete original issue condition like