Summary
26 Volt, 240 Watt, gas-filled, coiled-coil tungsten filament, electric lamp. made by Siemens Brothers Ltd, England.
A type of lamp used as a landing lamp for aircraft. It is stamped with the British Air Ministry Crown, indicating its military use.
Physical Description
190 mm (7.5 inch) circumference glass globe. Coiled tungsten filament, coiled between 2 wire supports. Exhausted at stem of globe. Brass Prefocus P28 cap. Single pin contact.
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Acquisition Information
Purchase (Probable)
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Manufacturer
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Inscriptions
On cap: ' SIEMENS / GASFILLED / MADE IN ENGLAND / 26V 240W ', ' 5L/2345 ' On cap: ' [image of crown] / A. M. '
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Classification
Energy technology, Illumination - electric, Electric light globes
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Type of item
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Overall Dimensions
90 mm (Length), 190 mm (Circumference), 60 mm (Outside Diameter)
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Keywords
Electric Lamps, Electric Light Globes, Electric Light Lamps, Electric Lighting, Electric Lights, Tungsten Mineral Products, Aircraft Components, World War II, 1939-1945