Original British WWI 1917 MkIII Webley & Scott Brass Flare Gun MP 40 The Rifle Brigade (The Prince

The Rifle Brigade (The Prince Consort's Own) was an infantry rifle regiment of the British Army formed in January 1800 as the "Experimental Corps of Riflemen" to provide sharpshooters

This helmet is heat-lot stamped 157B

and overall the cap has a great service worn look

At the outbreak of WW1 all leather equipment

The single inner barrel is maker marked in engraved script:

Original British WWI 1917 MkIII Webley & Scott Brass Flare Gun MP 40 The Rifle Brigade (The PrinceOriginal Item: Only one available. This is a very nice early Great War example of the English military Mark III flare pistol, as issued and used during the last part of World War I. This flare gun is in great shape. The brass holds its original patina and the balance of the brass is crisp and sharp with fine edges. There are minor scratches on the barrel due to some handling signs. All of the markings are very crisp and clear. The blued iron breech