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Bob K

12-21-2013, 04:30

What is the item below the shovel?
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x26/IrwinPedersen/fi177.jpg (http://s186.photobucket.com/user/IrwinPedersen/media/fi177.jpg.html)

Dan Shapiro

12-22-2013, 08:30

WWII near-infrared signaling device.

http://www.prc68.com/I/M227.shtml

Bob K

12-22-2013, 12:57

Thanks Dan!

TomSudz

12-31-2013, 10:31

The device was used to signal aircraft from the ground. The "flashlight" can be aimed towards the planes and the shroud would keep people on the ground from seeing the light. They were used by pathfinders.

Here's a link to pics of one in good shape and a good description:

http://www.warrelics.eu/forum/equipment-field-gear/us-army-m-227-signal-lamp-17417/