Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 Helmets Unfortunately the leather has degraded

Unfortunately the leather has degraded quite a bit during the past 150+ years

Overall length: 34 1/4"

to be worn when it was inappropriate for the complete medal with ribbon to be worn

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Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 Helmets Unfortunately the leather has degradedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition example of a 22mm parachute flare signal pistol Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Sedgley made two signals pistols for the US Navy, for