Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare German WWII Luftwaffe piece of equipment: an emergency flare cartridge dispenser. Made of aluminum, these were designed to hold 10 flares inside for emergency use inside of crewed aircraft such as bombers. The dispenser measures approximately 15"W x 6"H x 2"D. and has some guides on the side that would probably lock it into a bracket in the aircraft.
The lid of the container has a plate that reads:
Notwurf
Signalpatronen
This translates to "Emergency signal cartridges", indicating the contents. Underneath there is an arrow pointing to the right, possibly indicating the location of the signal flare pistol used to discharge the emergency flares.
Inside of the dispenser are 10 compartments, each for two flares. The door has small brackets on the bottom for holding the flares in place, however the upper brackets that would encircle the flares are unfortunately missing. You can however see from the paint where these used to be. Most likely the dispenser was put into use for some other purpose, and the loops for the flares got in the way.
These are extremely rare, even in this incomplete condition. Ready to add to your collection!
- This product is available for international shipping. Shipping not available to: Australia, France, or Germany
- Due to legal restrictions this item cannot be shipped to Australia, France or Germany. This is not a comprehensive list and other countries may be added in the future.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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