Original German WWII German Luftwaffe Recognition Model Airplanes by Wiking - Lot of 9 Field Gear The underside of the case

The underside of the case lid shows an empty compartment with two wood slats at either side one of which has some sort of brass lock or catch

which was developed for issue to the First Special Service Force (aka “The Devil’s Brigade”) during WWII

Nicely marked PT 5

which is still intact and functional

Original German WWII German Luftwaffe Recognition Model Airplanes by Wiking - Lot of 9 Field Gear The underside of the caseOriginal Items. Only One Lot Available. During World War Two there was a mass of teaching materials used by the armed forces to train gunners and aircrew in the identification of aircraft, ships and ground vehicles. The ability of servicemen to identify "friend or foe" in an instant was crucial to combat survival and the subject of recognition was taught in just about every World War II service school. Even Germany created models like these to aid in