Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-188293 One-of-a-Kind - 1939-1945 Star (With Unattached

- 1939-1945 Star (With Unattached Ribbon): The 1939–1945 Star is a military campaign medal instituted by the United Kingdom on 8 July 1943 for award to British and Commonwealth forces for service in the Second World War

securing objectives along the Ennal-Logbierme line on 15 January after heavy fighting

and one of the finest makers of the time

but in somewhat delicate condition

The chinstrap is affixed to the cap by the means of two Gold gilt New York State Regulation “Excelsior” buttons to the sides

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-188293 One-of-a-Kind - 1939-1945 Star (With UnattachedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle: E C V C U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example is