ORIGINAL U.S. WW2 TANK M-238 SIGNAL FLAG SET ORANGE, RED, GREEN FLAGS WITH CANVAS CASE

Original U.S. WW2 Tank M-238 Signal Flag Set. 

• This kit consists of:
  1-Case Cs-90
  1-Flag Mc-273 (red)
  1-Flag Mc-274 (orange)
  1-Flag Mc-275 (Green)
  3-Staff Mc-270

The flags measure 17” x 16” and the poles are 36” in length.

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 was normally used:

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.