Original German WWII Flare Cartridge - Blue Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Because the Vopos were tasked

Because the Vopos were tasked with preventing the escape of East Germans to the West

and was both copied and built under license

Hard to find

When not in use

may have minor tears

Original German WWII Flare Cartridge - Blue Smoke Streamer Hand Select:No Because the Vopos were taskedOriginal Item: Genuine WW2 German 26. 5 mm flare signal that produces a blue smoke streamer. These are the flares that would have been used in IMAs Leucht Pistole 42 during the War. The case is made of aluminum and may have a label as follows, although many have faded: The first line identifies the type of signal, line two shows the manufacturer and date of manufacture, and line three is the expiration date, if present. Rauchspurpatrone blau Hgs 4.