Original Italian WWI / WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Non-Magnetic Grips Brown Bess a set so rare it

a set so rare it will only appreciate in value as the years go by

These in fact provided exceptional protection from attack with a blade from a horseman

Captain Coles' total included five air victories and six on the ground

It shows lovely period service wear in the form of chipped paint and oxidation on the shell of the helmet

Original Italian WWI / WWII Model 1900 Flare Gun by Castelli of Brescia with Non-Magnetic Grips Brown Bess a set so rare itOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an extremely scarce Italian Model 00 (Model 1900) flare signal pistol with factory original checkered aluminum or zinc grips. It bears clear manufacture markings on the left side of the frame: MIDA CASTELLI BRESCIA This model of flare pistol was manufactured by Castelli during both World War I and World War II, and it can be difficult to discern them. The World War I manufactured variations had a smaller