Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by G.R.B. Co. - Serial 14888C Russian Field Gear England on June 11

England on June 11

1 March 1943

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Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector by G.R.B. Co. - Serial 14888C Russian Field Gear England on June 11Original Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by G. R. B. Co. The M9 hand pyrotechnic launcher is a manually operated, muzzle loading projector developed by Eureka Vacuum Co. The device was used during WWII for projecting flares or signals for signaling between ground troops or front ground troop to aircraft. Like the M 8 Flare Pistol, it features a parkerized finish. Projector has no trigger and is fired by striking the rounded base of the hand