Original British WWII Royal Navy Ship's 6-Inch Signalling Lantern Russian Issue Equipment The scabbard is in very

The scabbard is in very good condition

Many spent and thirsty men collapsed

in action on 4 March 1945

and not for decoration but for use in battle

Original British WWII Royal Navy Ship's 6-Inch Signalling Lantern Russian Issue Equipment The scabbard is in veryOriginal Item: Only One Available. We've all seen these things in the movies and in WW2 documentaries. These were mounted on a yoke and aimed by the operator at the ship to be communicated wit. It is hand operated with a pistol grip and trigger, which adjusts the angle of the large mirror so that the lamp transmits in Morse code. Marked on the side in the shell casting: PATT. W898. LANTERN 6 INCH SERIAL NO. G. 5449 The lantern still retains its