Original British WWI 1913 Dated MkIII* Webley & Scott Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Matching Serial 1404 - Early Example Category_Rear Sight Assembly Gilt brass crossguard illustrates a

Gilt brass crossguard illustrates a spread-winged eagle "bird of prey" on both sides and sits tight against the adjoining ferrule

The North African Campaign of the Second World War took place in North Africa from 10 June 1940 to 13 May 1943

so this was for an enlisted man

In great condition

Benno Kohn

Original British WWI 1913 Dated MkIII* Webley & Scott Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Matching Serial 1404 - Early Example Category_Rear Sight Assembly Gilt brass crossguard illustrates aOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice pre Great War produced example of the English military Mark III* flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This particular pistol was upgraded to III* during the interwar period, when it was still in service, and was probably still in use during WWII. Not Available for Export. The Mark III signal pistol was adopted in 1911, as an improved version of the earlier Mark II