Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly The base material of the

The base material of the two litzen on each side of the collar opening are red

The hilt has a nice worn patina

and is most likely made of an early plastic material such as celluloid or possibly acrylic

but the underlying netting is a bit deteriorated

It fell under the command of the 211 Infanterie-Division

Original U.S. WWII 1942 dated M-8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka with Inert Shell - Serial E-078085 Category_Rear Sight Assembly The base material of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice condition M 8 37mm big bore signal pistol, as used during WWII, complete with an empty M 9A1 Flare Shell. 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 (partly obscured): [E] C V C 1942 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 This example is offered in good fully functional condition, and