Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red Hand Select:No but they were made by

but they were made by the distinguished British custom gun manufacturer W

taken for use as the water can to accompany the Vickers Machine Gun

There were still great shortages when the First World War began

It is supplied in a heavy leather carrier

C stenciled on front and rear representing the Royal Ulster Constabulary

Original German WWII Flare Pistol Cartridge Bakelite Canister - Red Hand Select:No but they were made byOriginal Item: German WW2 signal pistol cartridge canister, constructed of black Bakelite (or Vascelite) with screw top and waterproof seal designed to hold five 27mm flare cartridges (star shells). Bakelite marked with maker codes. Nicely marked paper labels with wartime dates and varying batch (rate) numbers. Red star label (for red colored flares). Unissued condition having been in storage for over 70 years.