Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard U.S. Documents & Books The shoulder straps lacked simple

The shoulder straps lacked simple “D” rings above the adjusters to enable you to hang the handset near your ear

The flag appears to have been shortened by a few inches

Purchased directly from European government military storage probably WW2 or earlier production

The overall length measures approximately 14 inches with an 8 inch blade (which was sharpened on both sides)

So you didn't know anything about the Army looking for him or -- as the story goes

Original U.S. WWII Brass M2 Pyrotechnic Pistol by International Flare-Signal Co. with Lanyard U.S. Documents & Books The shoulder straps lacked simpleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we have not had before! Most are familiar with the large 37mm Signal Flare pistols made by International Flare Signal Co., but this is a much smaller "M2" model, with a frame and 2 1 4" "barrel" made entirely of brass. Instead of having a breech that opens, the flare on these muzzle loaded, with the rim of the casing held in place by a brass latch on the left side of the pistol. Also