Verenigde Staten van Amerika - Rare WW2 US Navy Permissible Electric Heavy Duty Flashlight / Torch - USMC - Ship - Navy - USN

Up for auction is a nice used USN marked World War Two issue U.S. Navy Bakelite flashlight. The flashlight requires two "D" cell batteries, and has a constant "On" and "Intermittent" switch. There is a compartment for a spare bulb in the end cap. Flashlight was constructed by the Stewart R Browne Manufacturing Company, New York.It is certified as a "Permissible Electric Flashlight" and has lots of small type which can only be read with a magnifying glass which attests to the ability of this flashlight to be used in dangerous conditions where gases, etc., are present. It has a brass folding hanger riveted to the side. USN is clearly molded into the handle. The flashlight measures 8 1/2 inches in length.US Navy / USMC during WW2. It has a beautiful patina and the markings can stll be clearly seen.It is complete as far as I can see and i didnt test the functioning. However, the switch operates as it should be, great for display.

Nice and rare 100% original US Navy flash light!

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