USN Multi-Purpose Signalling Light - Box

USN Multi-Purpose Signalling Light - Box

8 1/2" tall
Inside 10 1/2" x 11"

I have several military items in my collection. I have a small collection of military storage boxes. They are very handy. As a matter of fact, I was using this as a step stool to hang a picture.

This box held a United States Navy Multi-Purpose Signalling Light. Its interesting ...there is a small door to run cables to the battery that would be mounted inside. The door also closes when not in use. The earlier WWII boxes didn't have a door, only a hole. My guess is this is from the 1950s, but could be earlier.

Has a single effective latch, very strong and efficient. This box also has a built in stand on the right side, possibly to hold the light. Earlier boxes did not have this either. There is a leather wrapped handle on top. I imagine it would be very heavy.

Would be a cool battery tray on an old jeep or rat rod! I use it as a display piece mixed in with other items.

Lights like this were used by USN personnel on landing crews or in small boats to signal nearby ships or aircraft.

I'll provide a link in the comments, so you can see what the whole set up would have looked like.