WW2 U.S Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol Dated 1942 Sword first raised in 1715

first raised in 1715

and most of the detail still present

1990's / Kiss Catalog LTD / Black / Denim Jacket / Vintage / 100% Cotton with labels / Made by PRIME PIME Merchandise RN # 94576 Size XL / Dimensions 24" shoulder seam to shoulder seam / 24" arm / 26" long / 24" across chest

It is believed some of these were used during the American Civil War when many European arsenals were emptied of their surplus arms

Kreigsmarime number N31059k matching on both scabbard and bayonet indicating that it was issued to navy personnel at Marinestation Nordsee / Matching number 2898 K on scabbard and bayonet as well (reverse side) Dated 1939 “39” on the spine / Two WaA stamps on the handle / Blade length is 9 7/8 inches / Overall length is 15 1/8 inches / Original leather frog / The scabberd is missing it’s metal attachment for a frog / Blade has signs of sharpening and discoloration / Patches of original blueing scattered / Signs of sharpening to the blades edge and surface

WW2 U.S Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol Dated 1942 Sword first raised in 1715WW2 U. S Navy Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol Dated 1942 Authentic Mark 5 Dated 1942 by R. F. SEDGLEY INC. Working order One inner screw has been halved Serial number 242692 A 2