Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Bakelite MkII Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box - RARE Hand Select:Yes This is a rare chance

This is a rare chance to own a historically significant gun in truly excellent condition

Mary was a leading figure during the siege and kept a

made by contractor Anton Wingen Jr

The inside of the helmet is in lovely condition with a makers label in the crown that reads GIEVES LTD

Imagine an English country house auction sale where everything is "on the block"

Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Bakelite MkII Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box - RARE Hand Select:Yes This is a rare chanceOriginal Item: Very rare unissued lighthouse type cylindrical cockpit lamps of bakelite and metal construction. Fully marked "A. M." (Air Ministry) and Crown, "Ref. No. 5c 366 COCKPIT LAMP MkII". This rare later version has a bakelite body surrounding a rotating metal lamp housing, with a movable metal shutter with brass fittings. The top is slightly domed with the entire edge being knurled. This made it much easier to aim and use with gloved hands.