{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-vehicle-or-bunker-kerosene-heater-1943-dated-excellent","title":"Original German WWII Vehicle or Bunker Kerosene Heater - 1943 Dated - Excellent","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent original German WWII \u003cb\u003eWehrmacht vehicle battery warming wick lamp\u003c\/b\u003e, or \u003ci\u003eDochtlampe zur Sammleranwärmung\u003c\/i\u003e, dated \u003cb\u003e1943\u003c\/b\u003e. These compact petroleum-burning heaters were intended for cold-weather vehicle operation, where they could be used to warm the vehicle’s storage battery or related components and assist with starting in severe winter conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base of the heater is marked with a \u003cb\u003e1943 \u003c\/b\u003edate of manufacture. The wheel on the side controls the length of the wick, which is retractable and in great shape. The outer shell is stamped and embossed:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKEIN BENZIN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eODER BENZINHALTIGEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eKRAFTSTOFF VERWENDEN\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBRANDGEFAHR!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe unit measures 7½” tall when closed with a 3⅜” base diameter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of the \u003cb\u003e1943 date, original adjustable wick assembly, removable protective cover, distinctive German fuel warning, and specialized vehicle-heating purpose\u003c\/b\u003e makes this an excellent example of Wehrmacht cold-weather automotive equipment. Rather than a general field stove, it represents a practical solution to one of the recurring mechanical problems faced by German vehicle crews operating in severe winter conditions during World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45776119431237,"sku":"ONJR26AULC091","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR26AULC091__01_b466178c-56a1-4b96-9556-2d6b97d7f61a.jpg?v=1789563438","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-vehicle-or-bunker-kerosene-heater-1943-dated-excellent","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}