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Up for sale is a rare vintage military-style pocket signal flashlight / field lantern.
This iconic rectangular sheet-metal flashlight features a distinct ochre / mustard yellow finish and was widely used by military forces, field officers, and railway personnel across Europe and the Soviet bloc during the mid-to-late 20th century.
Item Details & Features:
- Brand/Style: Daimon Style
- Design Era: Mid-20th Century (approx. 1950s–1970s)
- Color: Vintage Ochre / Mustard Yellow
- Dimensions: Stands approximately 4.25 inches (11 cm) tall (main box enclosure).
- Hands-Free Operation: Features the original rear spring-tension belt slider and an intact top leather button loop, designed to securely fasten directly to a soldier's uniform or epaulet.
- Reflector: Convex glass lens housed in a raised metal bezel.
- Internal Features: Hinged bottom panel includes the internal triangular bracket originally used to slide signal filters over the bulb.
Condition Notes:
Cosmetic: Nice authentic vintage patina. Shows honest age-appropriate wear, surface scratches, and minor scuffs to the yellow paint finish, adding to its character as a display piece.
Internal: The interior has some typical surface rust/oxidation from age (please review photos for exact internal condition).
Completeness: The internal colored glass filters are missing from the bracket.
Functionality: Sold untested / as-is for collection, display, or restoration. It is designed to run on a standard vintage 4.5V (3R12) flat battery pack.
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