120RIR Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 I'm always excited to see period photos of odd-ball pieces of gear that might be somewhat questionable as to their vintage (WWI, Weimar, WWII). I picked up this siren about 10 years ago off either German or French Ebay and while I know there is at least one in a museum in Belgium, I was always just a little skeptical it was actually WWI. The period photo pretty much settled the question in my mind. It works like a charm and the neighbors always know when I have folks over who have never heard or seen it before. You could probably hear this thing for miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Its an air raid siren, very nice.Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chip Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Cool item Brian. It must have cost a fortune to ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adler 1 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Very interesting and rare piece of history! Congratulations! Adler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
120RIR Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Air-raids or gas, I'm sure it saw use in several situations. It is indeed a great piece although maybe it's been over 10 years. I think I got it before overseas shipping costs and transit times increased dramatically which seems to have started maybe 10-12 years ago. Any guesses as to what might be hanging off the pole in the photo? It almost looks like a cover for something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoss Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 uumm what was on top of the pole its obviously for it, a lamp?Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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