United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern United Republic of A very large insignia

A very large insignia

the reverse presents a single pin suspension with dual stays

arranged into subjects with captions and depicting all aspects of the owner’s 1936 service with the RAD

and Nature of Operation

a few with silvered or gilt bronze/metal badges built into the design

United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern United Republic of A very large insigniaAn 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,