Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force
  • Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force

Set, Flag, M-238 with CS-90 Case, Armored Force

€175.00
Tax included

Genuine WWII US Army M-238 signal flag set, intended for communicating orders within armored units or other convoys of vehicles, made up of three separate flags -- red (MC-273), yellow (MC-274) and green (MC-275).

Homogeneous set in very good overall condition, coming its original CS-90 canvas case -- snap fastener of the flap is in working order.

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'Each combat vehicle is equipped with three solid color flags, orange (yellow), red, and green. Flags are displayed vertically overhead; in tanks through the top of the turret. They may be held either stationary or waved to attract attention. All signals are executed as soon as they are understood. Subordinate leaders repeat signals. The following code will be vised:

Enemy in sight - Red.
All clear, ready, or understood - Green.
Disregard or vehicle out of action - Orange.
Assembly or close - Orange and green.
Extend - Red and orange.
Disperse - Red and green.
Gas - Red, orange, and green.

Additional flag signals may be improvised.'

Armored Force Field Manual - March 7, 1942.