Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare Spade Grip Assembly located in the Sasebo Naval

located in the Sasebo Naval District near the southwestern tip of the Japanese home islands

brass sword fitting mounts and over the shoulder cross strap

for better or for worse

This model was so efficient

High quality construction

Original U.S. Korean War M48 Parachute Trip Wire Flare Spade Grip Assembly located in the Sasebo NavalOriginal 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