WWII German Portable Siren -
This is a very interesting piece of German engineering. A portable siren. The device is activated by pulling
on a cord. This winds up the internal mechanism which in turn produces a loud siren sound.
The body is of heavy duty construction. Painted bright orange. one side has a screen to allow the sound to
come out in similar fashion as a speaker. The reverse has a silver plate with the initials BKD, possibly
the manufacturer.
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII German collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points
that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII German collectible worth?". A price
guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles is reviewed
over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the German
items in the collector's market is illustrated.
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Many German items are currently being
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to
be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving.
The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the
manufacturing of the items. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine
the authenticity of a german military collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other collectibles of the Third Reich, you can do so by going
to our
WWII German Collectibles
identification guide. Where we cover Heer (Army), Navy (Kriegsmarine), Air Force (Luftwaffe),
political, civil service, homefront and many more areas.
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