Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 as they were in use

as they were in use for many years and suffered a lot of wear and abuse

a nice touch

likely to conceal the bright gold finish these helmets are painted with in an effort to conceal himself in the event of being shot down

There is a maker-mark on the back for CARL POELLATH / Schrobenhausen

was an essential part of conducting an anti-aircraft defense and coordinating airplanes from the ground

Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 as they were in useOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fine example of an Ersatz Flare Pistol manufactured during the war. These flare pistols were manufactured in occupied Belgium for the German forces in the field at the Lille Depot. It is 13" overall with heavy steel barrel with a side mounted push button latch and hinge opening. The pistol is armed by pulling back a heavy spring plunger cocking mechanism. This example is in rough shape and the barrel does