Luftwaffe Bakelite Flare Case with Cartridges

A fine example as carried on Luftwaffe aircraft to store flare cartridges to be used with the Leuchtpistole. The case and lid are both dated 1941 together with the maker's code opq. The expended cartridges are coded cbl. An identical example is illustrated in Mick Prodger's excellent Flight Equipment book on page 82. Measures 4.5" high (12 cm)