Ww2 imperial japanese military flashlight

2. Illuminate your collection with this authentic World War II Japanese hand-cranked flashlight, a relic from the early Showa period. Known as "Hotaru" and bearing a patent number, this flashlight operates by generating power with a single squeeze of the lever, which produces light for approximately one second—continuous squeezing keeps it lit.

This unique piece of military history might need a bit of tinkering as the case screw requires re-tapping and a bolt change for perfect function. Made from die-cast zinc alloy and painted in a silvery-gray shade, this flashlight comes with visible manufacturing plates and safety devices.

Commonly included in the kit of officers and messengers, this model, while battery-free and handy, had the disadvantage of making noise, potentially revealing the user's position in the silence of the night. Despite this, it stands as a testament to the ingenuity and practical design of the era.