Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain VHS 1943 and was manufactured by

1943 and was manufactured by Eagle Rubber Co of Ashland Ohio

and was as tried and true design used for many years

It was in the process of seeing replacement for the US Army had begun adoption of the more capable Model 1857 "Napoleon" 12-pounder gun series - soon to become the most common of the Civil War

When the American troops arrived in September they had found that much of the stockpile of supplies had already been taken by the retreating Red Army

One of the nicest ones we have ever seen and one of the few specifically designated for RAD use

Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain VHS 1943 and was manufactured byOriginal Item: Unissued lighthouse type cylindrical cockpit lamps. Fully marked "A. M." (Air Ministry) and Crown, "Ref. No. 5c 366 COCKPIT LAMP Mk2". This later version has a brass rotating light cover over red lens, and instead of a knurled knob on the end, the top is flat with the entire edge being knurled. This made it much easier to aim and use with gloved hands. The base is hinged to allow manipulation of light beam, black non reflective finish