Rare Original WWII German Service / Technical Hand Lamp – Steel Housing

This is a rare original German World War II service hand lamp, manufactured for technical, civil defense, or railway use rather than frontline field troops. The lamp features a heavy steel rectangular housing, making it significantly more robust than standard personal flashlights of the period.

The lamp is fitted with a large domed glass lens, designed to provide strong area illumination rather than a narrow beam. A top-mounted slide switch allows operation even with gloves, while the solid steel carrying handle indicates use as a portable work or inspection light.

This type of lamp was likely used by Luftschutz (air raid protection services), Reichsbahn railway personnel, or other German wartime technical units, particularly in environments such as bunkers, tunnels, shelters, workshops, or railway installations. Its construction prioritizes durability and reliability over portability.

The lamp shows honest wartime wear, surface scratches, and age-related patina consistent with original WWII service use. The glass lens remains intact, and the lamp has not been restored or altered, preserving its authentic character.

A scarce and distinctive piece of German WWII technical equipment, well suited for collectors of Luftschutz, civil defense, railway, or industrial wartime artifacts.

Key Features:

• Original German WWII service hand lamp
• Heavy steel rectangular housing
• Large domed glass lens
• Top-mounted slide switch
• Solid steel carrying handle
• Intended for Luftschutz, railway, or technical service use
• Authentic wartime wear and patina
• Rare non-standard flashlight type