Original British 1930s Metropolitan Police Wootton Lantern by Smiths & Sons Military Flare Guns The 12-inch Thompson rods are

The 12-inch Thompson rods are most common

24 Mar 1938

Despite the embarrassment to his partners caused by his sympathies for the South in the American Civil War

Flanking the remembrance are vines and flowers

Each barrel is numbered 1-4 and 5-8

Original British 1930s Metropolitan Police Wootton Lantern by Smiths & Sons Military Flare Guns The 12-inch Thompson rods areOriginal Item Only One Available. A Vintage 1930's Police lamp known as The Wootton Lantern. It was invented by George WOOTTON, Assistant (Chief) Engineer of the Metropolitan Police. It is a 4 volt electric lamp accumulator which came into use in 1920. This version must be circa 1939 because it has the button on the side for morse code. Used by officers at Cannon Row Police station between 1924 and 1946. This one in very good condition. Complete with