Original U.S. Vietnam War 1963 Dated Coleman Gasoline Lantern in Original Box
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Original Item. Only One Available. This is a stellar example of a Coleman lantern model popularized during World War II but also used extensively during the Korean War and the Vietnam War. This example is dated 1963, making it perfect for Vietnam issue. This example comes in its original box, a rarity to find! The box measures 7¾ x 7¾ x 17”.
The lantern is roughly 15” tall with a 6” diameter at the base and a metal bale and chain-attached filling funnel. The lantern is painted an olive drab green with three instruction panels on the side, which are all still legible. This example also comes with the spare parts in the base and a “generator” for the lantern in its original envelope.
The lantern is maker-marked and dated on the bottom:
1963
U.S.
MACOMB PLANT
THERMOS DIVISION
KING-SEELEY THERMOS CO.
MACOMB, ILLINOIS
This is a great piece of Vietnam War field gear ready for further research and display.
History of the Coleman Military Lantern - The above lantern is a later variant of the original 252 Milspec. The 252 Milspec lantern was designed for use in WW2. "White gasoline" use was recommended, but this lantern was special - it was the first that could burn anything that counted as gas. Designed by Coleman in conjunction with Aladdin and AGM under instruction from the Department of War, these lanterns were built exclusively for military use from 1943 until World War II ended in 1945. This demand brought several unique features to the 252, such as a built-in compartment for spare parts, a chained-on funnel and filler cap, and twin curved air tubes.
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