United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern Archive ) until he suddenly died

) until he suddenly died about 8 years ago

09 mm (h - inclusive of leave suspension)

In his Silver Star citation

with a central rosette within a circular laurel wreath

The interior of the breast flap is stamped with “2072

United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern Archive ) until he suddenly diedAn example of a United States navy portable lantern traditionally mounted on the bulkhead of the vessel and used either to illuminate the immediate area in front of the lantern or for personal use in the event of a power outage during combat, constructed of heavy duty grey painted steel with a single incandescent light bulb behind a thick pane of glass secured shut via six phillips screws, featuring a carrying handle soldered to the top of the lid,