Box No. 381 MK.1. Red painted metal tin approx. 9 x 6 x 3cms. This contained 3 red star distress flare cartidges 'Signal 1" Red MK.XII'. for use with a Very pistol. These were issued with one-man and multi-man dinghies to enable the downed airmen to attract the attention of passing aircraft or ships. The tin was manufactured by The Metal Box Co. in 1942. The tin has surface wear and corrosion. Empty. Rare to find. See p. 68/9 of 'Luftwaffe Vs RAF' Vol. 2 for further information. Stock code M16606.