Original German WWII Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Signal Pistol by Emil Eckoldt of Suhl Military Art He had lost a substantial

He had lost a substantial portion of his best trained and equipped troops in the Battle of Shanghai and was at times at the mercy of his generals

Wood stock is in very good condition

Four overseas combat service bars (on right sleeve cuff) meaning 24+ months of combat service

The 78th Infantry Division of the United States Army was activated on 23 August 1917 at Camp Dix

Reverse of screw-back impressed with issue number D 07938 H

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Signal Pistol by Emil Eckoldt of Suhl Military Art He had lost a substantialOriginal 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 the maker code ojr., the code assigned to Emil Eckoldt of Suhl, Thringen. They are noted as a maker of