World War 2 Signaling Lamp

Overview

Updated version of the Lucas Lamp produced during World War 2.

Historical information

Jospeh Lucas Ltd was founded by Joseph Lucas in Birmingham, United Kingdom, in 1897, as a manufacturer of bicycle lamps, bicycle accessories, and motorcycle and automotive electrical parts and accessories. The lamp design was patented in 1916 by Oliver Lucas. The World War 2 version was essentially identical but in a metal rather than wooden box

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-32-54-953
Contextual Information

This radio is located in the Communications Gallery commissioned by the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia as part of the Centenary commemorations of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals. Communication devices used by the Australian Army also are presented in their operational context throughout the Museum.

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Australian Army Museum of Western Australia

Organisation Details
View Collection
Item Feedback

Signal
Lamp

Scan this QR code to open this page on your phone ->