Original U.S. WWI Airplane Flare MKI with Parachute - 1918 Japanese Army Never saw C

Never saw C

This nice set from circa 1901 is in very a wonderful matured condition and ready to display after more than 100 years

these Rear Pistol Grips were designed with a sling mount and an extra finger support for additional control

The right side of the brass frame bears the maker's markings PARKES

"Bils" Little

Original U.S. WWI Airplane Flare MKI with Parachute - 1918 Japanese Army Never saw COriginal Item: Only One Available. The following excerpt is from the book Military Pyrotechnics: The History and Development of Military Pyrotechnics On May 29,1918, a contract was let to the Nixon Fulgent Products Co. for assembling of 50,000 airplane flares. The metal casing or bomb, was let to Edward G. Budd Manufacturing Co., Philadelphia, on June 5,1918. The Government also furnished silk for the parachutes and contracted for the making of the