Original U.S. WWII Hand Held Air Raid Siren by Federal Electric Company m At 1400 on January 23rd

At 1400 on January 23rd

and has been widely credited for his role in developing the modern volunteer Army and for educating its senior officers at Carlisle

officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) which was changed in 1944 to the 475th Infantry Regiment

The barrel and action still retain much of the original blued finish

scrawled in white chalk

Original U.S. WWII Hand Held Air Raid Siren by Federal Electric Company m At 1400 on January 23rdOriginal Item: Only One Available: This a very rare fully functional (and loud) U. S. WWII Hand Crank Air Raid Siren. These covers are almost always missing, and of the few examples we have had, most were without the cover or sling, like this example. The siren is maker marked on the reverse: FEDERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCCHICAGO Constructed predominantly of aluminum with integral one piece carry handle and crank handle. These were originally painted