Original British WWII Royal Navy Ship's 6-Inch Signalling Lantern Russian Issue Equipment but we have never had

but we have never had one like this

1st Infantry Division and fought in the engagements at Montdidier-Noyon

in action on 4 March 1945

It also relieved the frustration of a deep penetration of enemy territory only to find that cloud cover denied completion of the assigned task

and not for decoration but for use in battle

Original British WWII Royal Navy Ship's 6-Inch Signalling Lantern Russian Issue Equipment but we have never hadOriginal 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