GERMAN CHEMICAL WARFARE MATERIAL |
Part I - GROUND WEAPONS AND AMMUNITION |
Section O - SMOKE SIGNALS AND FLARES |
I–O–1 |
SIGNAL, SMOKE, HAND, ORANGE |
80, 160, 350 |
Rauchsichtzeichen Orange 80, 160, 350 |
PURPOSE: |
This item is a hand smoke signal manufactured in three different sizes: 80, 160, 350. |
MARKINGS: |
Each of the containers is painted orange and marked in black with directions for use and the name "Rauchsichtzeichen Orange 80 (160 or 350)". |
DESCRIPTION: |
All three types are orange painted cylindrical cans with clip-on covers. The #80 size is 1.5 inches in diameter and 3 inches high. The cover is sealed with a strip of adhesive tape and it covers the cord or chain of the pull igniter. The orange cloud lasts 12 se-conds. The #160 type measures 2 inches in diameter and 3 inches high; the #350 type measure 3 inches in diameter and 3.5 inches high. These latter two sizes generates a larger cloud of smoke than the #80 size. The coloring agent in the smoke is a combinati-on of yellow and orange organic dry-stuffs. |
I–O–1 |
Signal, Smoke, Hand, Orange |
80, 160, 350 |
Rauchsichtzeichen Orange 80, 160, 350 |