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Luftwaffe flare pistol cartridges - red

Code: SM23428/9

Rauchspurpatrone Rot.  Luftwaffe red smoke flare cartridge.  Aluminium, approximately 8cm in length x 3cm diameter.  Flare pistols were carried by both fighter and bomber crews for use with signal, parachute and smoke flares.  The cartridges were worn around the waist or legs on belts or 'bandoliers'.  These cartridges have been fired and are completely empty/inert and totally safe.  They have markings denoting the type of flare and are 1944 dated.  Great for display.  Not commonly found.  We have two of these available,  priced individually.   Stock code S23428/9.