Original Item. Only One Available. This is a great genuine unissued 1944 dated M21A1 Amber Signal Flare still housed in its original cardboard transit tube. These are designed to be fired from a M1 rifle, to a height of 200 to 300 meters. The flare will then hang from a small parachute and float to the ground while illuminating a large area. Measures approximately 1' long and 2" in diameter. Like all ordnance, this flare is Not Available for Export. As it has not been deactivated, it is subject to HAZ MAT shipping restrictions. UPS Ground ONLY.

This is a great example marked on the side:

SIGNAL, GROUND, AMBER STAR
PARACHUTE, M21A1
(FLAMING BOMB)
LOT MBS-112A
AUG 1944

The tube has a label with a pack date of October 1944.

The round measures 10” long and the tube is 11” when closed. A great example, ready for further research and display.