Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster Spanish Artillery On the inside of the

On the inside of the left it is marked with regimental designation 1er Zes

the battalion was relieved and moved to Metz for Christmas celebrations

It was officially withdrawn from service in 1934

The Soissons victory was costly - 700 men were killed or wounded

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum With Canadian Made Holster Spanish Artillery On the inside of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII. 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 V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make