British Army Morse Key Morse Code & Daylight Signalling Lamp, Lucas Lamp WW1 WW2

Description: WW1 and WW2 British Army Daylight Signalling Lamp & Morse Key Metal Container with integrated Morse Key and Signalling Lamp. The top is hinged in the centre with two doors, one door per compartment. One compartment for the lamp, cable and staff, with the Morse key attached to the underside of the lid. There is an instruction label next to the Morse key.The other compartment is a smaller, empty metal box for spares, such as spare battery and bulbs etc. There is another instruction label on the underside of this lid. Dimensions - 21cm x 20cm x 16cm (L x W x H) approx The Lamp, Electric, Signalling, Daylight, also called a Lucas Lamp, is a military signalling lamp whose use started in the First World War (WW1) and through until after the Second World War (WW2). The "Lucas Lamp" was invented and patented by Oliver Lucas in 1916. Many were made by the famous Lucas Industries lamp manufacturer Joseph Lucas Ltd. or J.L Ltd of Birmingham, UK. However, signalling lamps made by other companies were still referred to as "Lucas Lamps" or "O.L Lamps." For this example; the lamp and component parts, all fit snugly into the two compartments of the green military issues case. The lamp can be mounted on a Helios tripod (not included), or staked in the ground as shown in the photograph. Items included inside this green military metal box are:The lamp unit is stamped J.L.Ltd.The morse key is marked Key.W.T.8.AMP.No2The three rods forming a stake are housed within the inside wall of the box. The lead still has its connector pin which is fixed into the morse key, but the end that connects to the lamp is bare wires.An multi-hole aperture plate is provided to reduce the light output.Three coloured lenses are included; red, green, and dark redBatteries are not included.The unit and lamp have not been tested and are sold as a collectible. Condition:The morse key is free, it appears to be neither jammed nor rusted into position. Items have age related marks consistent with use and age.There is some corrosion on the underside of the green metal box - see photos This is a fascinating historical militaria item that came from an estate sale, so we do not know the background. **Please see photos as they form part of the description. Shipping is normally next day via 24hr delivery, I have put 2 days handling and 2 days courier to cover weekends as they don't deliver on Saturday or Sunday. We specialise in packing rare and delicate items, will be expertly packed and shipped to your door anywhere in the world.All offers are considered but please remember eBay allow me 2 days to consider offers and the item can still sell to another buyer during this time; please either make a close offer or to avoid disappointment hit the "buy now" button. Will be very well packed, padded and boxed for World shipping with tracking.

Price: 95 GBP

Location: Southampton

End Time: 2024-11-19T22:27:12.000Z

Shipping Cost: 47.96 GBP