Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flare Casings & WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment Italian Flags The Luftwaffe utilized a wide

The Luftwaffe utilized a wide variety of trade specialty badges

This example bears the West Köln-Aachen sleeve patch

This display gun bears additional markings on various components

giving it a length of 35" when fully extended and only 10 1/2" when fully closed/compressed

Other correct WW2 features include cotton herringbone twill (HBT) OD Green #3 cloth suspension

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Flare Casings & WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment Italian Flags The Luftwaffe utilized a wideOriginal Item: Only One Set Available. This is a fantastic M8 Flare Signal Pistol set! The set includes the Signal Pistol, six spent 37mm flare casings, and best of all; a WWII Aircraft Stowage Compartment! Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle: E C C V (Date Obliterated) U. S.