Original French WWI 1918 National Loan Poster - Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris Russian Flare Guns Following the issuance of this

Following the issuance of this order

The locking mechanism resembles that of the old muzzle loading socket bayonet attachment

The barrel looks pretty much unfired internally

but there is still a faint makers mark etched on the ricasso:

nicknamed the Hornets

Original French WWI 1918 National Loan Poster - Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris Russian Flare Guns Following the issuance of thisOriginal Item: Only One Available. World War One "Comptoir national d'escompte de Paris. Emprunt National 1918. Pour hter la victoire, et pour nous revoir bient't, souscrivez!" 1918 Poster. Two women one in Alsatian dress and the other in the costume of Lorraine. Designed by Artist Auguste Leroux. Offered in good condition. Toned. Measures 31" x 47. Another example can be found in the Library of Congress collection at this link.