Original German WWII Rare Kriegsmarine Proofed Brass Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Artillerie Werft Wilhelmshaven - Bakelite Grips Japanese Edged Weapons it first flew in 1935

it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937

a young soldier who served with the 15th Battalion (1st Birkenhead Cheshire Regiment) during WWI

The sight slide is present and functional

It was common to see a mixture of Japanese characters and Western numbers during this period

with a gilt Oak Leaf wreath

Original German WWII Rare Kriegsmarine Proofed Brass Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Artillerie Werft Wilhelmshaven - Bakelite Grips Japanese Edged Weapons it first flew in 1935Original Item. Only One Available. This is an incredibly scarce German Double Barrel signal flare pistol with Kriegsmarine proofing marks, manufactured in 1937 by Artillerie Werft Wilhelmshaven. This was the most famous flare gun designed for the Kriegsmarine, but it was nonetheless rejected in 1937. As a result, there is very little reference to this model, making it an increasingly rare piece of Kriegsmarine Field Gear. Not Available for Export. The