For your consideration, here is a Vintage Rowi Camera Flash Extending Bracket Arm, made in Germany.  It measures 5 3/4 inches unextended and  8 1/4 inches extended.  It has wear on it.  It will be mailed in a box for protection.  Item pictured is the actual item up for sale and comes from a non-smoking household.  (306.319r-.4bx2)