Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 British Uniform with the NSDAP swas inside

with the NSDAP swas inside an Iron Cross

Among several other accessories

so this was arsenal reconditioned

all paint on the front is retained quite nicely

The most interesting photograph is the image of Sergeant Edwards receiving his Bronze Star Medal

Original U.S. WWII VK-M12 Van Karner Chemical Arms Co. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Dated May 1945 British Uniform with the NSDAP swas insideOriginal 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