Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector Spanish Military Equipment The sweatband is ink stamped

The sweatband is ink stamped Made in Germany

- Lock & Hammer- These were made in England and may still have British or East India Company markings but do not count on it

Bayntun was the guidon bearer at Nelson's state funeral during the water procession between Greenwich and Whitehall

the barrel tang has a second tang screw hole added directly in front of the original

But the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisons were in Sissones

Original U.S. WWII M9 Hand Pyrotechnic Signal Flare Projector Spanish Military Equipment The sweatband is ink stampedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Manufactured by A. M. P. Co. The M9 hand pyrotechnic launcher is a manually operated, muzzleloading projector was used during WWII for projecting flares or signals for signaling between ground troops or front ground troop to aircraft. Parkerized finish. Safety pin on chain. Projector has no trigger and is fired by striking the rounded base of the hand knob against the base or the ground. Steel tube with plunger