Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene Swedish Militaria who worked at the arsenal

who worked at the arsenal in various capacities from 1891 to 1923

operational lower assembly (trigger unit) with attached wood Buttstock

This wonderful example has a main body that measures 15 inches by 7 1/2 inches when unfolded

one of the best we've seen

The history is not entirely clear

Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene Swedish Militaria who worked at the arsenalOriginal 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 dark brown bakelite and still functions by emitting a classic air raid siren screech when cranked. The sound damper moves correctly, returning to the closed