Lot 106: A British Military Signal Lantern with Broad Arrow Mark

A British military-issue portable signal lantern constructed from metal with a dark olive-drab painted finish. The object features a cylindrical body topped with a tiered and fluted conical heat shield. A wire bail handle is attached to the upper section for transport. The assembly is secured by two spring-loaded metal clips positioned on the sides of the casing. A circular front panel is incised with a broad arrow symbol, or crowsfoot, denoting British government property. Above this symbol are three small circular indentations arranged in a triangular pattern. No maker name or manufacturer’s brand is readable on the visible exterior surfaces.