Garbage find,german instrument case?

[inka]

Hi guys.
Found this thing at work a few weeks ago. I can`t figure out what it is other than its for something Any help would be great
It is 60 cm long and 4,5 - 5 cm across. Found a stamp in the leather that says : WerkNr.25880

[harryamb2]

a musical item.

[inka]

Thanks Harry. Must be for a flute or clarinet then

[harryamb2]

thats what I think.

[inka]

Today someone told me this case was used for a "grounding rod" for the german field telephones..

[Gunny Hartmann]

This is supposed to be one of the grounding rods!......

[inka]

Interesting. That wont fit without dismantling it..