Original WWII Australian ANZAC 1943 dated MkIII* C.S.R. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Serial 20682 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The hilt had an ornate

The hilt had an ornate one piece pommel and 'backstrap' enclosing the end and back of the grip

Historians have mixed opinions about his tactical performance in battle

It was developed for use in the horrific trench warfare that typified the stalemate on the Western Front during the latter part of World War One and saw use not only there

The front plate is an original shako plate for the 95e Régiment D'infanterie (95th Infantry Regiment)

This buckle features painted steel construction

Original WWII Australian ANZAC 1943 dated MkIII* C.S.R. Brass Flare Signal Pistol - Serial 20682 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns The hilt had an ornateOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a very nice WWII produced example of the Australian military Mark III* flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I and early in WWII by British and Commonwealth Forces. This is one of the most iconic models of signal pistols in history. The pistol is fully marked, with maker markings, and DD Broad Arrow Australian Military proof marks. This particular Mark III* signal pistol was