Original British WWI Trench Oil Lantern by Collins of Birmingham - Dated 1916 MG 34 Accessories in an article by John

in an article by John Garrett Underhill

IMA has found a small quantity of un-issued shaving brushes in their original containers

Each comes complete with an original ventilated leather helmet liner and adjustable post war canvas chinstrap

*Note: Although

the Vickers then being withdrawn from the infantry for use by specialist machine-gun companies

Original British WWI Trench Oil Lantern by Collins of Birmingham - Dated 1916 MG 34 Accessories in an article by JohnOne Only. Original Item. Original Item: Only One Available. Found hanging in an English barn this is a totally original oil lantern manufactured in 1916 expressly for use in the WW1 trenches. Complete with the burner and wick, it retains all four glass panes and the original makers metal plaque embossed: CHRISTOPHER COLLINS LTD., BIRMINGHAM. MANUFACTURERS 1916 Steel outer of the lantern is pitted from exposure but totally original in the black finish