Original British WW2 Battery Operated Signaling Lantern Breda M-37 According to the 1942 War

According to the 1942 War Department Technical Manual TM 9-731A

The iron lock is plain but has a military inspector mark visible close to the cock

The ebony wood hilt is carved into the likeness of a Rakshasa an un-rightly being of half man half tiger of Hindu mythology

In late June 1943

Please note that this means some are longer than the official British specification of about 20 1/2" in over all length

Original British WW2 Battery Operated Signaling Lantern Breda M-37 According to the 1942 WarOriginal Item: One Only. Issued to Air Crews, Naval Personnel and Army units. Designed to take a heavy first generation battery, these lamps were portable and considered cutting edge technology of the time. Constructed of a black steel case construction enclosed Lantern Bulb behind glass with an adjustable steel hinged cover. A rotary four option illumination port, two with filter lenses two without in various sizes. A second hinged compartment houses