Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain VHS A wonderful small carbine offered

A wonderful small carbine offered in fully functional condition

When the American troops arrived in September they had found that much of the stockpile of supplies had already been taken by the retreating Red Army

It is also marked on the leather sweatband-

1943 and was manufactured by Eagle Rubber Co of Ashland Ohio

It was in the process of seeing replacement for the US Army had begun adoption of the more capable Model 1857 "Napoleon" 12-pounder gun series - soon to become the most common of the Civil War

Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Brass Mk2 Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box- Battle of Britain VHS A wonderful small carbine offeredOriginal Item: Unissued lighthouse type cylindrical cockpit lamps. Fully marked "A. M." (Air Ministry) and Crown, "Ref. No. 5c 366 COCKPIT LAMP Mk2". This later version has a brass rotating light cover over red lens, and instead of a knurled knob on the end, the top is flat with the entire edge being knurled. This made it much easier to aim and use with gloved hands. The base is hinged to allow manipulation of light beam, black non reflective finish