Original German WWII Flare Cartridge - Blue Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Note: May need cleaning

Note: May need cleaning

Markings Vary

it had to bee reamed out

Original Item: In the 1930’s and 1940’s

Because the Vopos were tasked with preventing the escape of East Germans to the West

Original German WWII Flare Cartridge - Blue Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Note: May need cleaningOriginal Item: Genuine WW2 German 26. 5 mm flare signal that produces a blue 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 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. Rauchspurpatrone blau Hgs 4.