Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case - Serial No 80840 ZB 26-ZB 30 The band is an original

The band is an original period correct "Slinky" style band

and information and guidance regarding such things as government assistance programs and military regulations

- Ribbon bar which contains ribbons for all above mentioned medals along with three battle stars

maker and date stamps as does the brass shell base

now having a dark patina

Original British Pre-WWII Schermuly Pistol Rocket Apparatus Rescue Line Thrower Set in Case - Serial No 80840 ZB 26-ZB 30 The band is an originalOriginal Items: Only one set available. William Schermuly 1857 1929 was one of the fathers of modern rocketry. He had served aboard vessels at sea and knew of how many lives were lost each year due to shipwrecks. He invented several different line throwing devices, some of which were used in WWI for such things as throwing telephone lines from trench to trench while under fire. But, the British Admiralty still didnt see a need for his line throwers.