Original German WWII Bakelite Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Mende - Handsirene U.S. Ordnance The finish/color is “smooth gray-green”

The finish/color is “smooth gray-green” or "field-grau"

Usually there is a combined parachute jump

blued border engraved trigger-guard decorated with scrolling foliage

the infantry version was taken out of production because it was too big and heavy

but engraved into the glass and filled with white paint

Original German WWII Bakelite Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Mende - Handsirene U.S. Ordnance The finish/color is “smooth gray-green”Original Item: Only One Available. Made in approximately 1940, this is a World War II German hand crank air raid siren (Handsirene). The chopper, stator, rear housing and handle are made of Bakelite, while the horn is steel, and the other components are aluminum. It constructed from a wonderful red bakelite and still functions by emitting a classic air raid siren screech when cranked. The sound damper and handle have unfortunately been removed. The