Original British WWII Molins No.2 Mk.5 Flare Signal Pistol for Armored Fighting Vehicles - Circa 1940 - With Holster British Military Hats The back of the helmet

The back of the helmet has “5 AAOS 5” painted in white letters with red trim

this example still has an intact swivel loading rammer

which led to the nickname crimson test tube

The medal was phased out by 1885 and a new medal issued between 1885 and 1961

Original British WWII Molins No.2 Mk.5 Flare Signal Pistol for Armored Fighting Vehicles - Circa 1940 - With Holster British Military Hats The back of the helmetOriginal Item: Only one available. The No. 2 Mk. 5 signal pistol closely follows the configuration of the No. 1 Mk. 5, except that instead of the long barrel with a belled muzzle, it has a short barrel with a stud for latching to a through armor fitting in many British WWII AFVs (armored fighting vehicles). This example is in good condition, with very nice plastic bakelite grips, intact lanyard ring, and most of the original finish intact. The side of