Original U.S. WWII Navy Mk-4 Hand Projector Flare Launcher with Five Flares in Original Box - Dated 1945 British Flare Guns and there is some degradation

and there is some degradation to the felt top pad

and originally had a locking front

but the blade tended to resemble the blade-form typical of contemporary Western military sabres

On April 10th the 507th captured Essen

possibly of WWI vintage

Original U.S. WWII Navy Mk-4 Hand Projector Flare Launcher with Five Flares in Original Box - Dated 1945 British Flare Guns and there is some degradationOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Hand Projector Mk 4 is for use with Signal Light Mk 2 when no Signal Pistol is available, or when the signal lights are used with the "Abandon Ship" signal kit. It is entirely constructed of metal and consists of a 3 barrel, which secures by a twist lock method. Not Available for Export. The projector, when fully assembled, is 5 long. Within the breech lock is the firing pin seat, which rests on a spring washer