Original German WWI Model 1894 Hebel Signal Flare Pistol by Christoph Funk - Serial 845 Manufacture Type_New Made Items As training with the gliders

As training with the gliders progressed it became more apparent that landing men by gliders was to be more dangerous than landing by parachute

For reference

Killed in action: 3

infantry lapel pins and 4 overseas service bars on left sleeve

however not excessively

Original German WWI Model 1894 Hebel Signal Flare Pistol by Christoph Funk - Serial 845 Manufacture Type_New Made Items As training with the glidersOriginal Item: Only One Available. Here is a very good condition WWI Imperial German Model 1894 Hebel flare pistol, in the standard 26. 5mm caliber with a 9 inch barrel. Left side of frame is marked is marked with the manufactures name of CHR. F., standing for Christoph Funk of Suhl, Germany. Below this is the serial number 845, which is also marked on the locking lug of the barrel. There are also several small proof marks on the right side of the