Original German WWII Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by JURK dated 1940 - Handsirene
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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 was 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 position by spring action. This example looks to have been painted black, but we do not see green paint underneath, so this may be the original color.
It is complete, and retains the stand on the bottom, rare to see! With an intact hand hold on the top, the stand was somewhat superfluous. The reverse is clearly maker-marked with JURK in a circle, with a 1940 date on the small rectangle below. The folding bakelite handle is marked Ziehen (Pull) next to an arrow. The bakelite parts are of the most desirable red/brown variety.
This is a very rare hard to find piece offered in fully operational condition. The handle turns with some effort, and the siren is definitely loud.
The combination of the JURK maker mark, clear 1940 date, dark red-brown Bakelite construction, functioning spring-return sound damper, folding ZIEHEN-marked crank handle, intact upper carrying handle, surviving original lower stand, and fully operational siren mechanism makes this a particularly complete and desirable example of a German WWII portable Handsirene. The black exterior finish may be original, while the completeness of the principal components and working mechanism strongly enhances its historical and collector interest.
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- 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.
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