From 1942 (WWII), a Stromberg Carlson Lamp signalling daylight short range projector Mk II

The black painted interior of the box is divided into two sections and is accessed via two top mounted lids which are hinged on the internal divide, one lid is larger than the other. Covering the lid hinge is a strip of cream coloured canvas and is reinforced with two thin bands of brass.

Mounted on the smaller of the two lids is a rectangular brass identification plate with the inscription, 'LAMP SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT SHORT RANGE CASE MK I AUST.' and the stamped serial number, 28477.

Mounted to the inside of the larger lid is a Morse key pad. Stored in this compartment is a metal signalling lamp painted olive green with the identification plate which reads, 'LAMP SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT SHORT RANGE PROJECTOR MK II', 'STROMBERG CARLSON, 1942'. Attached to the lamp is a long rubber coated power cable with a two prong socket.

Also stored in this compartment are three short metal rods with a spiral thread on one end which screw together to form a stand for the lamp.

In the smaller compartment is a small tubular lamp with a thick hemispherical glass lens with a long rubber coated power cable with a two prong socket. Also stored in this compartment are two metal spares boxes painted black. One contains small brass and copper terminal fittings. The larger of the two has the yellow painted lettering, 'LAMPS SIGNALLING DAYLIGHT BOX SPARE PARTS MK II', 'PMG 1942'. It contains a male and a female terminal plugs.

From approx 1940s an Australian military (WWII), transportable field telephone expandable switchboard.

For military field transportation, the cords fold into the case then two timber flaps close and lock over the cords and switches.

See also the attachment describing the Expansion options that would have bee available