Original German WWII Bakelite Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin dated 1944 - Handsirene US Civil War There is a little bit

There is a little bit of play in the fittings

The metalwork is equally great

The sweatband is maker marked WPB and the underside of the leather sweatband is marked with size 55

The "Queen" docked at the small fishing village of Goureck (Gourock) in Scotland

These are hard to find intact

Original German WWII Bakelite Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin dated 1944 - Handsirene US Civil War There is a little bitOriginal 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. Also,