Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Brass Railway Oil Lantern with Multiple Shutters MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the brass mounts some engraving

the brass mounts some engraving as with the iron lock

Maker tagged on the inside by the Military Regalia and Fireman’s Goods Company Baker & McKenney

however the canvas portion of the securing band does have some rotted out parts

became operational on 17 October 1943

with the phrase surrounding it

Original Imperial German Pre-WWI Brass Railway Oil Lantern with Multiple Shutters MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly the brass mounts some engravingOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is an interesting Pre WWI era brass railway oil lantern, which shows a very high level of construction. Constructed of stamped and bent sheet brass, this lantern has windows on 3 sides, with all three windows having sliding covers, and the central window having two sliding hatches for signaling. These could also be used to help avoid detection if it were to be pressed into service during wartime. The burner is