Original WWII U.S. Navy Coston-Sedgley 37mm Flare Parachute Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 British Military Maps Maguire in his excellent "Gear

Maguire in his excellent "Gear Up" book as "one of the more difficult WW2 flying helmets to locate today" and that was written back in 1995

all matching numbers

There is also a 28 overstamped over the maker marking

a truly fascinating set of items from Paris of the 1860’s

Charting the early days of the Royal British Legion

Original WWII U.S. Navy Coston-Sedgley 37mm Flare Parachute Signal Flare Pistol - Dated 1942 British Military Maps Maguire in his excellent "GearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of a WWII dated U. S. Navy Coston Sedgley 37mm Parachute Signal Flare Pistol, with a 7 1 2 inch alloy barrel. These were made in various configurations by R. F. Sedgley Inc. of Philadelphia. The flare pistol is marked on the left side of the barrel and barrel base with the maker and date information: COSTON SEDGLEY PARACHUTE SIGNAL PISTOL PHILA. PA. U. S. A. PT "S" 10. 29. 42. 6224