WWII U.S Ship Light

[Ryan B]

Hey Guys, im currently in south america and while i was going through my grandpas cabinet i found this. He claims it came off a WWII Merchant ship but i need more varification.
Thanks
Ryan

[gel65]

Looks to fit the part the ones that I have seen are grey not sure why this is green possibly a repaint

[Ryan B]

Oh i oplogise its not green its just the light reflection from the sun cover that was over the back padio. Its all brass.
Thanks
Ryan

[drmessimer]

Ryan: It's a US Navy WWII 9S-53II-L Type J-1 Battle Lantern Like the one shown here. Dwight

[Ryan B]

Oh wow he was correct! Thank you so much dwight

[milmuseum]

Dwight beat me to it. I recognized it as a battle lantern. The newer ones are yellow plastic but still look almost the same.

Thanks
Burt

[Ryan B]

My Grandpa was wondering how much this is currently worth because hes had it for almost 50 years.
Thanks
Ryan

[gel65]

If it works maybe 40 or 50 dollars

[milmuseum]

IMO I'm thinking about double that price in the US (retail). Anything nautical in this shape could easily get $100+or- a bit.

Burt

[Ryan B]

Oh ok thank you guys very much! He is very happy on finally knowing what it is!
Thanks Again
Ryan