Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets under the command of Col

under the command of Col

The civilian model was essentially the same as the military models but had different markings

reminiscent of the Viking headwear

The mounts are retained by the original dome head steel screws (one screw missing)

Under which are three initials:

Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets under the command of ColOriginal Item: Only One Available. Officially known as the "Flare, Trip, Parachute M48". The Parachute Trip Flare M48, is, in effect, a one shot mortar fired by a trip wire. It projects an illuminating flare to an altitude of 300 to 500 feet, where a parachute borne candle ignites when expelled from the shell case. The candle burns for about 20 seconds with a yellow white light of approximately 110,000 candlepower, and illuminates an area with a