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Second World War 1942 Blackout Headlight Covers
c. 1942Overview
A pair of black headlight covers used in the Second World War. Each cover is a round steel disc covered with black enamel paint featuring a welded small steel hood and a glass diffuser. A perspex disc is located close to the bottom curve of each disc. Both covers show evidence of scratches and rust.
Historical information
Headlight covers were a significant element of Air Raid Precautions during the Second World War. The covers were used to limit the amount of light emitted by a vehicle’s headlights. The light beam was pointed to the ground and driving at night without them was an offence.
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Registration number
cwa-org-12-2015.11.1
Item type
Themes
Material
Width
205 mm
Weight
29.20 g
Inscriptions and markings
"FILEAR"
Contextual Information
This pair of headlight covers was used during the Second World War in Albany (Western Australia) by Mr WORSFOLD (Snr) on a 1927 GMH Chevrolet vehicle that had been converted into a utility. The vehicle‘s licence plate was A 208 and was licensed to Mrs A. WORSFOLD.
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Western Australia, Australia
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Object’s condition or completeness
Rare or representative
Well provenanced
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-35.030449, 117.912878
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Monday, 26 May, 2025
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Second World War Blackout Headlight Covers
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