Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated July 1945 17th Century 25 members of the 50th

25 members of the 50th FA captured this German flag and signed it

The stamping on the underside of the shell is G

" around a King's Crown and dated "1943"

and has a large period-repaired gash across the back

The rayon web suspension is present but is missing the sweat band and chin strap

Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated July 1945 17th Century 25 members of the 50thOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great example of a rare VK M12 37mm Flare Signal Pistol, made in 1945 by the Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. These are similar to other examples made by International Flare Pistol Co., however the grip is much more swept back. The design is covered under U. S. Patent 2,433,309, which was applied for on March 23 1944 and granted in 1947. It is also made almost entirely of brass, with other parts made of what