Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 1943 Dated 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-090579 Military Flare Guns they were using a friction-style

they were using a friction-style knife popular with divers in the 19th and 20th centuries

The front of the helmet also bears the "Opposed A" logo of the 82nd "All American" Division

although the M-51 continued to be issued for quite some time

The opening pages appear to begin around 1934-195 and show images of vacations in the Alps most of the photos in opening 10 pages have hand written captions

the insignias of the YMCA and the YWCA are placed with the caption

Original U.S. WWII M8 Pyrotechnic 1943 Dated 37mm Flare Signal Pistol by Eureka Vacuum - Serial E-090579 Military Flare Guns they were using a friction-styleOriginal Item: Only One Available. Very nice condition 37mm big bore signal pistol of WW2. The barrel has studs for attachment to a flare port in the fuselage of large aircraft such as bombers. The right side of the frame is marked inside a triangle: E C C V 1943 U. S. PROPERTY PISTOL PYROTECHNIC M 8 The abbreviation at the top indicates manufacture by Eureka Vacuum Cleaner Co., one of several contractors employed to make these pistols. This example