Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois Other European Militaria under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sided

under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sided star

which is what the number 551 corresponds to

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" The Regiment held the center of the American line against a gallant British charge

During WWI much of North East France and the surrounding areas became part of "No man's land"

Original U.S. Post-WWII Era 25mm Marine Signal Flare Launcher Pistol by Olin of East Alton Illinois Other European Militaria under the Australian Commonwealth 7-sidedOriginal Item. Only One Available. This flare pistol appears to be made of cast iron and it is finished in a very glossy blank enamel or epoxy, except for the cocking piece which is green. This example is marked for Marine Signal use only, and is of the Post WWII era. The pistol is marked on one side of the grip: 25MM FLARE LAUNCHER FOR MARINE SIGNAL PURPOSE ONLY OLIN EAST ALTON ILL. And on the other side: U. S. PAT. NO. 3168788. The pistol still