Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene U.S. Edged Weapons 1944 (May 4th 1944)

1944 (May 4th 1944)

The raiders took off from the carrier USS Hornet and successfully bombed Tokyo and four other Japanese cities without loss

The included tan leather case is in great shape

This is a one-of-a-kind WWII work of art from a parachute infantry division that saw lots of action in the Pacific theater

The Cannon even comes with its Water Bucket for swabbing out the hot barrel before reloading a fresh charge

Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene U.S. Edged Weapons 1944 (May 4th 1944)Original Item: Only One Available. Made in approximately 1940, this is a World War II German hand crank air raid siren (Handsirene). The chopper, stator, rear housing and handle are made of Bakelite, while the horn is steel, and the other components are aluminum. It constructed from a wonderful dark brown bakelite and still functions by emitting a classic air raid siren screech when cranked. The sound damper moves correctly, returning to the closed