Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare Spade Grip Assembly A fine selection of cap

A fine selection of cap and unit badges and shoulder titles are featured

located in the Sasebo Naval District near the southwestern tip of the Japanese home islands

High quality construction

all cut from one solid piece of hardwood

Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare Spade Grip Assembly A fine selection of capOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as the "Flare, Trip, Parachute M48". The Parachute Trip Flare M48, is, in effect, a one shot mortar fired by a trip wire. It projects an illuminating flare to an altitude of 300 to 500 feet, where a parachute borne candle ignites when expelled from the shell case. The candle burns for about 20 seconds with a yellow white light of approximately 110,000 candlepower, and illuminates an area with a