Original WWI Naval Nautical Flare Canister Set - Lifeboat Distress Signal Category_Lock Assembly Other: no front sight blade

Other: no front sight blade

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This unique piece has sat neglected for many years and has signs of pitting

the assault landings at Salerno in September 1943

5” long barrel secured by two steel barrel bands

Original WWI Naval Nautical Flare Canister Set - Lifeboat Distress Signal Category_Lock Assembly Other: no front sight bladeOriginal Items: Only One Set Available. These are a set of two copper canisters designed to be watertight in order to store distress flares. We believe they date from the early 20th century and each has a heavy screw top lid. The larger measures 12 tall with a 6 diameter and embossed on the side it reads: HAND RED FLARE DISTRESS SIGNALS The smaller canister measures 10 tall with a 5. 5 diameter. The top lid reads: DISTRESS OUTFIT NON CORROSIVE These