Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare 21st Century An exact replica

An exact replica

not that one could imagine a soldier putting that end to his ear

The M1917 bayonet was used first during World War I by American soldiers on the Western Front

This is a very nice example of the classic side arm used during the U

See page 24 of Prodger's book Luftwaffe vs RAF (flying clothing of the air war 1939-45)

Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare 21st Century An exact replicaOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as the "Flare, Trip, Parachute M48". The Parachute Trip Flare M48, is, in effect, a one shot mortar fired by a trip wire. It projects an illuminating flare to an altitude of 300 to 500 feet, where a parachute borne candle ignites when expelled from the shell case. The candle burns for about 20 seconds with a yellow white light of approximately 110,000 candlepower, and illuminates an area with a