Original German WWII Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Signal Pistol by Emil Eckoldt of Suhl Sales There is a bit of

There is a bit of missing wood around the barrel tang as well

Printed by the US WAR DEPARTMENT in MARCH 1945

The award of the Distinguished Unit Citation was for a mission on 23 August 1944 in which

Complete with Victorian wood Stand with Silver plaque

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Signal Pistol by Emil Eckoldt of Suhl Sales There is a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the Luftwaffe Flieger Leuchtpistole L or Aviators Flare Gun L. These double barreled, 26. 5mm (4 Bore) signal pistols were issued to Luftwaffe aircrews in order to give them a method of communication that did not rely on their radio transmitters. This pistol is marked with ECKO for Emil Eckoldt of Suhl, Thringen. They are noted as a maker of sporting guns, signal pistols, and