Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War now known as the Coast

now known as the Coast Guard Academy

The body is painted black

this jacket was de-accessioned from the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force (formerly the Mighty Eighth Heritage Center) and comes with the original accession paperwork

contained in the original aluminum case which is embossed SKY LOOKOUT GOGGLE

It also comes complete with the original bipod

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War now known as the CoastOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a great genuine unissued 1944 dated M21A1 Amber Signal Flare still housed in its original cardboard transit tube. These are designed to be fired from a M1 rifle, to a height of 200 to 300 meters. The flare will then hang from a small parachute and float to the ground while illuminating a large area. Measures approximately 1' long and 2" in diameter. Like all ordnance, this flare is Not Available for Export.