Original U.S. WWII Tank M-238 Signal Flag Set - Red, Orange, Green Flags with Canvas Case Japanese Ordnance The fact that gut was

The fact that gut was used and not thread indicates this was done before 1900 and not by a commercial outfit

The scabbard is the earliest leather version which is nicely named on the reverse H

A quick visit to Wikipedia tells us of this memorable action the main event being H

It appears to have been cast instead of milled

Original U.S. WWII Tank M-238 Signal Flag Set - Red, Orange, Green Flags with Canvas Case Japanese Ordnance The fact that gut wasOriginal Item: Set of Red, Orange and Green flags for signaling between tanks during WWII. copy of TM 9 743, Light Armored Car M8 and Armored Utility Car M20 dated 21 February 1944. In the section of tools and equipment stowage on the vehicle, section 29. RATIONS SIGNALING EQUIPMENT, AND SIGHTING EQUIPMENT your flags are listed. For these vehicles, the flags were stowed on the right side of crew compartment on ration box cover. This kit consists of: 1