Original British WWI Era Officer’s Private Purchase Folding “Trench” Lantern With Case by James Hinks and Son of Birmingham - Dated 1917 U.S. Artillery suggesting government issue

suggesting government issue

which no doubt at one time bore the Coat of Arms of the City in which this truncheon was issued and used

This indicates issue to the Artillery Munitions Column of IX Corps

The celluloid is still tight to the wood

This visor is in lovely condition and comes ready to display

Original British WWI Era Officer’s Private Purchase Folding “Trench” Lantern With Case by James Hinks and Son of Birmingham - Dated 1917 U.S. Artillery suggesting government issueOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the type of lantern that could be found in an Officers Dugout at any given time during WWI. These lanterns and other types of light sources were often seen being used in dugouts and tunneling networks. Light discipline is a very important practice during warfare, so the concealing of these lanterns candles was a matter of life and deat, so underground was the best place! The lantern was