Original British WWI Era Officer’s Private Purchase Folding “Trench” Lantern With Case by James Hinks and Son of Birmingham - Dated 1917 U.S. Artillery and we began the descent

and we began the descent as we looked for a place to put down

This visor is in lovely condition and comes ready to display

The reverse of the head has the four decorative accents that give the viewer the feel of feathering

was very similar to the Boy Scouts

This indicates issue to the Artillery Munitions Column of IX Corps

Original British WWI Era Officer’s Private Purchase Folding “Trench” Lantern With Case by James Hinks and Son of Birmingham - Dated 1917 U.S. Artillery and we began the descentOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a wonderful example of the type of lantern that could be found in an Officers Dugout at any given time during WWI. These lanterns and other types of light sources were often seen being used in dugouts and tunneling networks. Light discipline is a very important practice during warfare, so the concealing of these lanterns candles was a matter of life and deat, so underground was the best place! The lantern was