Original U.S. Vietnam War 1969 Dated Coleman Gasoline Lantern with Generator in Original Envelope
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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 1969, making it perfect for Vietnam issue. This example also comes with the spare parts in the base and a “generator” for the lantern in its original envelope.
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, each of which have begun to split apart a bit.
The generator is a small metal pole measuring about 6¾” long. There is also an instruction sheet for the ORTHO LAWN SPRAYER which is unrelated but will be included. The lantern appears to be relatively unissued but is not without its flaws. Would take a small bit of work to get functional again.
The lantern is maker-marked and dated on the bottom:
U.S.
LANTERN, GASOLINE, LEADED FUEL
COLEMAN
1969
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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