WW1 British Trench/ Dugout Lamp 1917

A War Department issued storm lantern/lamp, the type used in trenches, dugouts & tunnels throughout the Great War.
Manufactured in 1917 by Howes & Burley Ltd of Birmingham and still in working order.
This example has been left as found and un-cleaned, the metal work has received an over paint during its working life but done many years ago, the glazed door rubs on the base when opening due to slight distortion from being dropped at some time but does open .
One of the glass side panes has a small corner missing but done many years ago, a small broad arrow stamp is present on the front of the base.

Code: 50436