Original German WWII Flare Cannister - Red Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Marked with Government contractors name

Marked with Government contractors name

All bear WW2 dates and/or manufacturer codes and/or waffen amts

A quantity of tow or a scrap of fabric was wound around the wiper to perform the cleaning

Complete with brass buckles and POUCH

Original German WWII Flare Cannister - Red Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Marked with Government contractors nameOriginal Item: Genuine WW2 German 26. 5 mm flare signal that produces a red smoke streamer. These are the flares that would have been used in IMAs Leucht Pistole 42 during the War. The case is made of aluminum. The case is made of aluminum and may have a label as follows, although many have faded: The first line identifies the type of signal, line two shows the manufacturer and date of manufacture, and line three is the expiration date, if present.