Author: Dave SchertzerDave Schertzer
Date: Jul 10, 2008 20:10
To All:
I have recently acquired an Admiralty Lantern Signalling " Hether Type "
lamp that which was possibly made in Canada or the UK during the war. It
was manufactured by
R E & R Co Ltd Can or Renfew Electric and Refrigeration Co. Ltd The
lamp is stamped AP 378A . The measurements are approx 6.25 " long and 2"
diameter. It has a code key on the right hand side with a protective
swing out cover over the top. It's in very good condition, and complete
which I would rate 8-10 or better.
It's wired to 3-D cell batteries holder which could be carried in a web
pouch with carrying strap included. There are 2 rectangular lenses, both
of which have 3 shades of blue. They insert through the side and ahead
of the lens, must be a filtering slide for night operations. The slides
have notches to index them in place. I still have the original wooden
storage box it came in with and 2 wooden slots to hold the lenses. The
brass plate on the box reads 1943.
If you have any information regarding this antique military piece I
would surly love to know. I have more pictures if required. cheers
dave
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