swastika bulb ...any info on these

[bikerboyzx6r]

I think it says: 'National 220....'

It looks like modern glass and filament to me, but it is unusual
in that it has a socket base, and not the threaded
screw-in type like we normally see.........

Hi mate, you may not normally see the bayonet fitting but its common in 99% of British homes and still in many areas of the British empire old and new. We do have Edison screw bulbs here too but, its probably because those fittings have been made abroad

National 220 means: 220-240v

[SteveR]

I would get an old Bakelite lamp holder and mount that on a wooden plinth.

Cheers, Ade.

For us Yanks that don't speak British. Whats a "plinth" ?

[Walkwolf]

Steve, a plinth is a base or platform.

Bikerboyz, I did not know this was the case in England
and Europe regarding lightbulbs. I'd like to see
a period photo of these swastika
bulbs though.........!

[3002steve]

yeah id like to see some period pics or other info . i contacted bill shea whos a well respected collector and he says its deffinetly the real deal

[SteveR]

Steve, a plinth is a base or platform.

Bikerboyz, I did not know this was the case in England
and Europe regarding lightbulbs. I'd like to see
a period photo of these swastika
bulbs though.........!

Thank you Sir.

[3002steve]

right the bakelite holders are a bit rich for me at the moment

ive picked up a modern plain white one , that i intend to nazify with model paints etc

i was thinking kublewagon green with maybe some lettering stenciled on ?

can anyone help with authentic greens that i could use , or was the there a "equipment "colour i could use ...and any expamples of text or letter i could stencil on....just for a fantasy display item of course i realise they were prob black