ID please for aluminum object

[timefuze]

Hi,

I found two cylindrical, aluminum objects that resemble a small pepper or salt dispenser for on a table. I wonder what they are and if they have anything to do with ordonance at all. They measure 20mm height x 23mm diameter. Bottom and top are perforated with a bunch of holes. One of the ends is clamped to the rest of the object. See picture for one of the things.
Can someone shed some light on these please?

Many thanks and the best wishes for lots of collecting fun in 2012!

Timefuze

 

[Tmine35]

They are from a flare pistol cartridge, most likely German origin ( at least those look similar ). The star compound was packed in such capsules.

 

[timefuze]

Thanks! I found Geman 2,6cm flare cartridges in the same area, so this matches pretty good!

Regards,

Timefuze