Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene Swedish Militaria but this is most likely

but this is most likely not the original one

The 508th later played a major part in the Battle of the Bulge in late December 1944

European–African–Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with a bronze invasion arrow (D-Day) and 2 bronze battle stars

There is a Museum endowment named for him as well

Original German WWII Complete Bakelite & Metal Hand-Crank Air Raid Siren by Helin - Handsirene Swedish Militaria but this is most likelyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made in approximately 1940, this is a World War II German hand crank air raid siren (Handsirene). The chopper, stator, rear housing and handle are made of Bakelite, while the horn is steel, and the other components are aluminum. It constructed from a wonderful dark brown bakelite and still functions by emitting a classic air raid siren screech when cranked. The sound damper moves correctly, returning to the closed