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Thank you. Might have a couple more new ones soon to post as well. Fingers crossed.

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Did some more digging on these. Guess being multi purpose the railway workers could have used this lantern as well.

The German Army finds many uses for the carbide lantern. In the...

Yes . I am still looking.

It’s good for your bones I heard.

I think I will watch the video. Would love to find some period pictures of these in use.

For my safety, the condition of this one and for my brother’s wisdom I will not do a test light. It is tempting but she will remain as is and not lit.

Here is the video of one of these in use that Gwar shared on my other post:

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Hey Philly, Same lantern but took pictures for the website. It is a very clean lantern so I am not sure I want to tamper with it of course by lighting it. What you thinking? Light it or leave it?...

Well here she is. I am surprised by the number of components & complex construction of the lantern and many markings. I obtained the lantern as well as the aluminum hanging hook and Karbid bakelite...