Can anybody ID this small chute?

[rsunday]

Hello,
Can anybody provide info on this chute?
Period (possibly WW2), purpose?
Diameter approx. 1 meter.

Unfortunately I do not have better pics.

Thanks
Rafal

[Ubique]

Very likely to be from an Illumination Round.

I think they are still used today.

Good size for an Action Man figure! (Don't ask me how I know this!)

Oz.

[Composite]

I'd agree...except for the Action Man bit......

[BrodieBartfast]

As those above me have already said, likely part of a parachute flare.

Regards, B.B.

[rsunday]

Thank you Guys.
Action Man ...