Flashlight questions?

[Wendy]

Howdy!
I saw a flashlight 4-sale and wondered if it was a WWII one? It is grey and has U.S.N. on it. The lense is plastic with a rounded top. It has a 3 way switch. Along the side say's "Fulton" and on the bottom "Delta". Does anyone have information on these? It has a older look to it.
Also, where there small pin on lights that pilots wore in WWII"? Kinda like very mini-flashlights. Maybe to pin on their jackets? If anyone knows about these I'd love to know!!!
Thank you,
Wendy

[Wendy]

I'm not sure about the battery? I'll have to go back to the store and check it out. I plan on going back tomorrow. I'll let you know. It had a clear lense. My digi-camera's out of commision for a couple of weeks so I can't post a pic.
Thanks,
Wendy

[Guest]

It does sound like the emergency lights for use in aircraft and life rafts. 3 way switch is on off and flash if I remember correctly. They can still be found on board US Navy ships.

[AZ Jeff]

Wendy,

The small, pin-on type marker light should be metal if it's WWII. Grey plastic ones are post-WWII.

Jeff Q.
Full of Useless Trivia in Southeast AZ...

[Wendy]

Hi Guys!
This is a picture I found online of one of my flashlights. It is from the Flashlight Museum. This one is dated 1942. The one I have is exactly the same only add a touch of rust. And this one is metal. On the bottom it reads USN and below that is BMG, I'm guessing that is the manufacturer?
I'm still looking for a pic of the other.
Cheers! And thanks for your help! Oh, the other is plastic, takes 2 D batteries, it is grey and has ribs that run down the length of the flashlight. The lense is domed and it looks old fashioned. It also has U.S.N. on it. ???
Wendy