Wilhelm Krauss (WK) - English Gunboat - Germany Very rare Gunboat with original english tin flag from Krauss. I haven't been able to locate this gunboat anywhere. The design is similar to Lehmann and the key and clockwork is the same. It's probably from the end 1910's or start 1920's. The gunboat has a fine tin litho. grafic on each side and two cannons. The front cannon can be turned and even better you can fire matches with it. I love those features :) The Gunboat is in a very good condition. It has a excellent working clockwork and can sail very fast The flag is known as the Red Ensign (or "Red Merchant Flag") is a British flag that dates back to the early 17th century. It is characterized by a red cloth with the Union Jack (the national flag of Great Britain) placed in the upper left corner. The flag was originally used by the Royal Navy, but was later specifically adopted as a civil flag for the British merchant marine. The flag is also known by the nickname "Red Duster". Wilhelm Krauss was a German manufacturer of tin toys and steam engine accessories, operating primarily in Nuremberg from 1895 until its forced closure in 1938. Marked with: Krauss' trademark and "Made in Germany" See photos for the general condition of the toy. They are a part of the description.