Original U.S. WWII Hand Held Air Raid Siren by Federal Electric Company m officially named the 5307th Composite

officially named the 5307th Composite Unit (Provisional) which was changed in 1944 to the 475th Infantry Regiment

We estimate that it is most likely around a size 40

The barrel and action still retain much of the original blued finish

and has been widely credited for his role in developing the modern volunteer Army and for educating its senior officers at Carlisle

Original U.S. WWII Hand Held Air Raid Siren by Federal Electric Company m officially named the 5307th CompositeOriginal Item: Only One Available: This a very rare fully functional (and loud) U. S. WWII Hand Crank Air Raid Siren. These covers are almost always missing, and of the few examples we have had, most were without the cover or sling, like this example. The siren is maker marked on the reverse: FEDERAL ELECTRIC COMPANY, INCCHICAGO Constructed predominantly of aluminum with integral one piece carry handle and crank handle. These were originally painted