Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War this jacket was de-accessioned from

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

which is fully retained

which is effectively achieved by flipping the flag upside-down

The body is painted black

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War this jacket was de-accessioned fromOriginal 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.