WW2 German Wehrmacht Feuerlöscher – VEHICLE MOUNTED TETRA FIRE EXTINGUISHER

You are bidding on an EXCELLENT and VERY RARE example of a WW2 German Wehrmacht 'TETRA' Feuerlöscher (Fire Extinguisher), as mounted in various armored vehicles and halftracks!Vehicle-mounted fire extinguishers were standard equipment in German armored and mechanized formations throughout WW2. Installed in fixed brackets within fighting compartments or engine bays, these extinguishers were critical safety devices designed to suppress fuel, oil, or electrical fires. The 'Tetra' chemical type was a commonly used extinguishing agent, and compact steel-bodied extinguishers were widely fitted to Panzer vehicles, assault guns, and Sd.Kfz. series halftracks. Surviving original examples retaining wartime finish are increasingly difficult to locate, particularly those suitable for restoration or accurate vehicle display.Made of steel with folding carry handles, this item is in VERY NICE condition, and retains approximately 90% ORIGINAL DUNKELGELB paint! Marked with the maker code 'bta' and 'TETRA,' consistent with period German production, this type normally did not feature a separate data plate but instead carried stamped or painted manufacturer identifiers. The body is SOLID with NO dents, NO major corrosion, and NO leaks observed. The folding handles are intact and fully FUNCTIONAL. The unit is missing part of the upper trigger assembly/nozzle mechanism (COMMON occurrence on surviving examples), however, main vertical discharge tube remains present. Interior condition has not been inspected, and the extinguisher is presumed empty. I have shown its location in the last images. Overall this is a CLEAN and highly DISPLAYABLE original vehicle-mounted fire extinguisher appropriate for armored vehicle or Sd.Kfz. restoration or display!