Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Holster - dated 1942 Receiver Top Cover but these could not be

but these could not be folded down to cover the ears for cold weather protection because they were stitched in the front and back

The jacket was produced by STAR SPORTSWEAR and is a size 40

fur covered outer flap

The pistol bears London proof marks in front of the trigger guard

A fully readable transcribed version in modern English is below (hard copy included)

Original WWII U.S. Navy 10 Gauge Sedgley Mark 5 Signal Flare Pistol with Holster - dated 1942 Receiver Top Cover but these could not beOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a 22mm parachute flare signal pistol Sedgley Signal Pistol, Mark 5. As part of consolidated wartime efforts, lifeboats for all sea going Merchant Marine vessels were to have a standard compliment of emergency provisions overseen by the United States Coast Guard (USCG). They in turn had direct coordination with the US Navy. Sedgley made two signals pistols for the US Navy, for the