Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol by Vulcan with Holster and Cartridge Belt - dated 1945 MG 42 Ammo Storage She was Admiral Jellicoe's flagship

She was Admiral Jellicoe's flagship at the great sea battle with Germany's Fleet in 1916 at the battle of Jutland which put paid to Kaiser Wilhelm's sea power

flying combat missions over NSDAP Germany and Occupied Europe until the German capitulation in May 1945

Ealing in London

We have no idea if these were the "only" six or whether the series extended further

There also is a PA stamped over the breech of the barrel

Original WWII U.S. Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol by Vulcan with Holster and Cartridge Belt - dated 1945 MG 42 Ammo Storage She was Admiral Jellicoe's flagshipOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare Signal Pistol, Mark 5, by Vulcan Mfg. Co. complete with a holster and cartridge belt. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Various contractors