Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Bakelite MkII Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box - RARE German Antique Guns The blade rates Very good

The blade rates Very good

and now is rusted where the paint is missing

was apparently stolen from the secret weapons factory in Izhevsk many years ago

On February 6th 1945 the prisoners were evacuated by foot and marched for 55 days to Stalag 357 Fallingbostel

but fashioned to look intentional

Original British WWII Supermarine Spitfire Aircraft Bakelite MkII Cockpit Lamp 5C/366 with Box - RARE German Antique Guns The blade rates Very goodOriginal Item: Very rare unissued lighthouse type cylindrical cockpit lamps of bakelite and metal construction. Fully marked "A. M." (Air Ministry) and Crown, "Ref. No. 5c 366 COCKPIT LAMP MkII". This rare later version has a bakelite body surrounding a rotating metal lamp housing, with a movable metal shutter with brass fittings. The top is slightly domed with the entire edge being knurled. This made it much easier to aim and use with gloved hands.