Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 091585 U.S. Air Force Ruptured Duck (Honorable Service/Discharge)

Ruptured Duck (Honorable Service/Discharge)

the 41st Tennessee

with a nice visible maker name and trademark

Made by a French girl from old blankets

Chennault was asked to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee of the Congress

Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 091585 U.S. Air Force Ruptured Duck (Honorable Service/Discharge)Original item: One of a Kind: This is a wonderful example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP 42 signal flare pistol, which entered service in 1943. The Leuchtpistole 42 is of all steel construction, uses 26. 5 mm flares, and was available in zinc or black finish. It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42. This example bears original German maker code euh, which stands