JAPANESE WWII FLASHLIGHT - SIGNAL DEVICE

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JAPANESE WWII FLASHLIGHT - SIGNAL DEVICE

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This is a WWII Japanese flashlight.

It is hand powered with internal generator, no battery. It could be used for signaling.
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This is another Japanese Flashlight signal pistol from WWII. I have Two examples very slightly different.

I believe the Kanji are on and off symbols but I never had it translated.

These were battery powered and are quite small.
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My other example - Battery powered, Missing a screw on bulb protector.
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I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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I am japanese .
sorry english is google translation use
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Thank You.
Guns have only two enemies, rust and politicians.


I am still looking for ANY information regarding the European Use of the Original Costons flares from 1859 through 1881. Photo's, Patents, contracts & orders, ANY INFORMATION IS NEEDED ! !
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