Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red British Helmets site of the British Royal

site of the British Royal Small Arms Factory

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The term M17 refers only to the liner band

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Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red British Helmets site of the British RoyalOriginal Item: German WW2 signal pistol cartridge canister, constructed of black Bakelite (or Vascelite) with screw top and waterproof seal designed to hold five 27mm flare cartridges (star shells). Bakelite marked with maker codes. Nicely marked paper labels with wartime dates and varying batch (rate) numbers. Red star label (for red colored flares). Unissued condition having been in storage for over 70 years.