Original U.S. WWI Kerosene VESTA Trench Lantern by R.E. DIETZ Lewis Gun There is almost no wear

There is almost no wear and the elastic cotton waist band and cuffs are nearly perfect

Embroidered flight wings on left breast

Here is a classic original early Royal Engineers Blue Cloth Helmet complete with Regimental Helmet plate

a heavier weapon (43 kg) that fired more powerful 20x100RB ammunition at a slightly higher rate of fire

The M1905 Bayonet was one of the U

Original U.S. WWI Kerosene VESTA Trench Lantern by R.E. DIETZ Lewis Gun There is almost no wearOriginal Item: One Only. We seldom see U. S. Trench equipment since the time enjoyed by our visiting Colonial cousins was so short having only decided to help in 1917. This however is absolutely terrific! Made by the R. E. Dietz Company in the U. S, this is one of the VESTA "hi top" model lamps, introduced in 1907. Standing about 11" tall, the original glass is marked U. S. and DIETZ VESTA, NEW YORK, U. S. A. After WW1, the VESTA models were shortened