CS-90 Flag Sets

[cerick1450]

Hello

 

I picked these up recently. From what I could determine, these are WW2 era Tank communication flags. Is that correct. The Kahki I assume is earlier has no marking other than CS-90 and the OD set is marked CS-90 and on the reverse 1345-1781-0437 (or something close). Any information on these would be appreciated.

Thanks

[cerick1450]

couple more pics..

[cerick1450]

one more

[Allan H.]

They do indeed look like armored vehicle recognition flags.

 

Allan

[268th C.A.]

these are comming out of the wood work some where. I've seen a few lately. Allan you are correct...

[cerick1450]

Were they used to communicate a specific command/problem? Are they WW2 era?

[BEAST]

Here is a link to an old thread (2008) concerning these:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/22451-three-flags-unknown/

 

This is the information that I posted at the time.

 

"I was looking through my copy of TM 9-743, Light Armored Car M8 and Armored Utility Car M20 dated 21 February 1944. In the section of toolS and equipment stowage on the vehicle, section 29. RATIONS SIGNALING EQUIPMENT, AND SIGHTING EQUIPMENT your flags are listed. For these vehicles, the flags were stowed on the right side of crew compartment on ration box cover.

 

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 "

[cerick1450]

Wow

 

Thanks for the information and link to the discussion. I have never seen a set of these before. After searching I found several different dealers with sets listed between $90-125 on the internet...

[The Meatcan]

Great flag set in excellent condition. Looks like a fine addition for your collection. Thanks for posting.

Terry

[cerick1450]

Thank you. I was happy to pick them up. I assume the khaki set is earlier War than the OD set. Are they both WW2 era?

Thanks

[cerick1450]

Does anyone know where they were stored in a Sherman tank during ww2? Photo?