KRIEGSMARINE PORTABLE SIGNAL LAMP
Very rare Kriegsmarine portable signal lamp and fitted wood case, commonly used on smaller vessels such as U-boats and E-boats for close-in communication. This example, painted in Kriegsmarine gray, is 11 1/2" in diameter with a long three-prong grounded power cord. The 24 volt 100W lamp has a mirrored reflector and is set behind a waterproof, removable glass plate. It is enclosed within a 7" deep round steel case with a clip-on harness which would be placed about the operator's neck to support the lamp. The top of the lamp bears a sighting scope so that the lamp could be aimed at intended viewers, and the left side bears a grip with trigger mechanism which activated the light, turning it on and off rapidly to send signals. A maker's plate is affixed to the right side: "blc" "Marine-Einheits-Scheinwerfer ESw.20", with other particulars. The lamp and cord are stored within a wood case with handle and painted identification: "BRG. F. SAMB. 44". Lamp not tested but appears to be in excellent condition.