Original German WWII LP 34 Heer Signal Flare Pistol by ERMA-Erfurt with Damaged Holster and Cleaning Rod - Dated 1942 ERA indicating that this was a

indicating that this was a sword intended for dress or parade use

During his tenure on Essex

These sometimes have a date above the arsenal mark

and do not show any damage

The scabbard (saya) brass-mounted leather

Original German WWII LP 34 Heer Signal Flare Pistol by ERMA-Erfurt with Damaged Holster and Cleaning Rod - Dated 1942 ERA indicating that this was aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful 1938 dated example of the classic German Wehrmacht LP 34 signal flare pistol, which was designed in 1934. Unlike most of our offerings, it comes complete with an original cleaning rod and leather holster, which is dated 1941. The Leuchtpistol 34 has an aluminum alloy frame and barrel with steel moving components, uses 26. 5 mm flares, and was finished in black anodized aluminum. Steel components