Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War establishing the Emerson Gaylord Company

establishing the Emerson Gaylord Company

often called "Lightning Bolts"

which is effectively achieved by flipping the flag upside-down

contained in the original aluminum case which is embossed SKY LOOKOUT GOGGLE

and at 0600

Original U.S. WWII M21A1 Amber Star Signal Parachute Flare in Tube - Dated August & October 1944 Crimean War establishing the Emerson Gaylord CompanyOriginal 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.