Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red British Helmets Our offering consists of a

Our offering consists of a steel belt box with one jointed Hotchkiss feed strip/belt with long tab

not available in this condition for nearly 20 years

Began in 1898 they are known as the

Earlier models were the No 4 and No 4A

The term M17 refers only to the liner band

Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red British Helmets Our offering consists of aOriginal Item: German WW2 signal pistol cartridge canister, constructed of black Bakelite (or Vascelite) with screw top and waterproof seal designed to hold five 27mm flare cartridges (star shells). Bakelite marked with maker codes. Nicely marked paper labels with wartime dates and varying batch (rate) numbers. Red star label (for red colored flares). Unissued condition having been in storage for over 70 years.