United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern United Republic of and Nature of Operation

and Nature of Operation

the reverse presents a single pin suspension with dual stays

It is flanked on each side by dual ventilation holes

thirteen white embroidered stars on the original ribbon with brooch pinback

1” printed in black lettering on the reverse

United States. A U.S Naval Portable Bulkhead Emergency Battle Lantern United Republic of and Nature of OperationAn 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,