what date is this signal light ?

[matthewtanner]

Hi all found this signal light today . It has a whats left of what looks like an old transfer type label on the back of it . On the globe or globe cover it says mazda signal light I cant see any other markings on it . I have no idea what age this is anyone know ? Any help would be appreciated . cheers matty .

[lazer4856]

Do you happen to have another close up pic of the wiring on the end of the cord? as well as the handle grips? are the rivets or screws?

[matthewtanner]

Hi mate it is screwed in not riveted . I'v taken some pictures as you requested

[reneblacky]

All I can say is that it looks to be US and could well be of WW2 vintage? I couldn't find this one in my reference, I have to add that my US 43 tank periscope has phillips head screws if that casts doubt.

[matthewtanner]

hi rene thanks for the info I have no idea about it's vintage . the guy I got it off sold me a ww2 era US army airforce vest .here is the thread /[CHARGE]US survival vest .ww2 or post war ?[/CHARGE] I didn't think at the time to ask if they came together though . thanks again
matty

[Wagriff]

Could be WWII but looking at the cord, I'd be more inclined to estimate Korean War era. Did you stick a plug on it and see if it works? (Of course, who knows what voltage it runs on...knowing the Government, it could be anything!)

[matthewtanner]

the globe says 13V I'm guessing volts ??? but I'v not tried it yet .... lol I'll try to get a good picture of the globe in it . although that might be a replacement .....

[Wagriff]

Ah! Looks like a vehicle plug in hand held spotlight. You definitely do Not want to plug that one into your wall plug! lol

[SHINDENKAI]

Do the + screws indicates post war? I might be wrong.

I would try unscrew the - screws at the front, maybe you can find something inside.

Regards,
Taka

[matthewtanner]

Thanks taka I will do that