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Item Identification
Designation / Contract: Official U.S. Military / U.S. Navy Issue Inspection Flashlight
Body Tube: Embossed block military property lettering U.S.N. (United States Navy)
End Cap: Molded brand name FULTON with drop-down wire hanging bail / lanyard ring
Switch Plate: Stamped directional positions FLASH and STEADY
Era: Circa late 1950s to Vietnam War era (c. 1960s)
Battery Size: 2 Standard \"D\" Cell batteries (measures approx. 7.75\" to 8\" long)
The \"Flash\" Mechanism Explained: On these military slide switches, \"FLASH\" is manual Morse code signaling, not an automatic blinking strobe. When the switch slider is in the middle \"FLASH\" detent, pressing down firmly on the raised button completes the circuit momentarily to blink out signals; releasing the button opens the circuit. Over decades, the internal copper contact leaf directly beneath that button often oxidizes, requiring a quick rub with an eraser or fine emery cloth to restore the spring contact.
Authentic Vintage U.S. Navy Fulton 2-Cell D Flashlight – Complete in Original Military Issue Box – Marked U.S.N. – Working Condition
Up for sale is an original vintage United States Navy issue 2-cell hand flashlight manufactured by the Fulton Manufacturing Corporation in Wauseon, Ohio.
Complete in its original government-style kraft military contractor box, this heavy-duty black polymer marine flashlight features prominent U.S.N. service markings molded directly into the barrel.
Key Details & Features:
Service Branch: U.S. Navy (embossed U.S.N. on barrel).
Era: Circa 1960s (Vietnam Era issue).
Power: Operates on two (2) standard \"D\" batteries (not included).
Switch Design: Classic military 3-position plate marked FLASH (momentary Morse code button) and STEADY (continuous on).
Tail Cap: Deep recessed rubber-gasketed cap marked FULTON with integrated fold-down wire lanyard / hanging ring.
Box: Includes original factory two-piece brown cardboard carton with crisp government nomenclature printing.
Testing: Tested and operational; produces a classic vintage incandescent beam.
An essential piece for U.S. Navy collectors, Vietnam-era field gear displays, or vintage American lighting enthusiasts. Please inspect all high-resolution photos for exact condition.
