Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 likely to conceal the bright

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

It has the correct NCO litzen collar patches on each side

There were five corps in the Union Army designated as II Corps (Second Army Corps) during the American Civil War

Original German WWI Belgian Occupation Lille Depot Manufactured Ersatz Flare Pistol with Barrel Problem - Serial 6125 Price_$-030 - $50 likely to conceal the brightOriginal 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