Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available: This a very rare fully functional (and loud) U.S. WWII Hand Crank Air Raid Siren, complete with the original canvas cover and sling. These covers are almost always missing, and of the few examples we have had, most were without the cover. All that is missing is the chain that attaches the cover to the siren, so that it is not lost.
The siren is maker marked on the reverse:
FEDERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC
CHICAGO
Constructed predominately of aluminum with integral one piece carry handle and crank handle. These were originally painted OD green, however the paint does not stick to the aluminum very well as it oxidizes, so often these are missing a lot of the paint. This example still has almost all of the original paint, with just a few areas of flaking. It also still has the cover and screen to protect the rotor, items that are often missing.
The canvas cover is in good condition, though it does have wear and is somewhat dirty, Both snaps work, but there are some verdigris on them. There are also some small splits and tears in the fabric. The original sling is also in very good shape, with a lovely faded look.
Shown below is another example we sold previously, which sounds just the same:
These sirens were used for Air Raids and possible Gas Attacks both during combat situations and on the Home Front. This mobile handheld version is the hardest to find of any WWII siren. We do not see these often at all, and this is only the third U.S. hand siren of this type we have had with the original cover and sling!
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