Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 091585 U.S. Air Force Chennault was asked to testify

Chennault was asked to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee of the Congress

the 41st Tennessee

This version was designated the Gewehr 71/84

along with orders and medals insignia

Ruptured Duck (Honorable Service/Discharge)

Original German WWII Zinc Finished Leuchtpistole 42 Signal Flare Pistol by C. & W. Meinel-Scholer - Serial 091585 U.S. Air Force Chennault was asked to testifyOriginal item: One of a Kind: This is a wonderful example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP 42 signal flare pistol, which entered service in 1943. The Leuchtpistole 42 is of all steel construction, uses 26. 5 mm flares, and was available in zinc or black finish. It superseded the previous LP34, which was made of aluminum, and took longer to make than the stamped steel body of the LP42. This example bears original German maker code euh, which stands