Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Bettner Knives & Daggers A weak creep spring inside

A weak creep spring inside the grenade firing mechanism allowed the firing pin to be thrown back upon launching

At some point during the war he was captured and put into a Prisoner of War camp in Coblenz Germany

Ivy leaves symbolize tenacity and fidelity which is the basis of the division's motto: "Steadfast and Loyal

Nicholas Arrigio was a highly decorated paratrooper who fought in France

Original German WWII 1942 Luftwaffe Double Barrel Flare Pistol by Bettner Knives & Daggers A weak creep spring insideOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent condition example of the Luftwaffe Flieger Leuchtpistole L or Aviators Flare Gun L. These double barreled, 26. 5mm (4 Bore) signal pistols were issued to Luftwaffe aircrews in order to give them a method of communication that did not rely on their radio transmitters. This pistol is dated 1942 and marked with the maker code GBW for Bettner. The ordnance code is located to the rear of the safety