Lot 316
British military heliograph, Helio 5 Mark V, tri-pod, strap, 1943, WWII
Lot Is Closed
Sold
$210
Timed Auction
Gunrunner Auction January 2023, 301-350
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British military heliograph, Helio 5 Mark V, trip-pod, strap.  Good condition.  Used by the military from the late 1800s and through both world wars.  Marked on the back "Helio 5 Mark V L.A. M. No B, 40666."  Also marked Standlamp "A" MK II Can-ada LTD., 1943.  Appears to be in fine functioning order and complete.  The mirror is very good and there's some paint marks to the metal.  The metal hardware is in good shape.  Has a three wooden leg tri-pod.  Also comes with a canvas carrying strap.  Uncommon military item used for signaling troops.