{"product_id":"soviet-railway-lantern-1991-industrial-signal-flashlight","title":"Soviet Railway Lantern 1991 – Industrial Signal Flashlight with Red Side Light","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet railway lantern is a rugged hand-held signal light made in the Soviet Union in 1991, the final year of the USSR. Lanterns of this type were commonly used on railroads and at military installations, valued for their heavy, reliable construction. The lid is engraved with the factory logo and the production year.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Industrial railway \/ signal lantern (hand flashlight)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1991, engraved on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual mode – large clear primary light and a smaller red signal light on the side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHousing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sturdy metal body with a secure carrying handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory logo and the year 1991 engraved on the lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterior:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original battery compartment and wiring intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.898 kg (approx. 4.18 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe lantern is in new, unused condition with minimal signs of storage and a few minor surface oxidation spots. Please note one technical defect: one of the toggle switches is broken (the plastic lever is cracked), so a simple repair or replacement of the switch is needed to restore full function. The lantern has not been tested with batteries and is sold as a collectible or restoration piece. Please see the photos for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLate Soviet industrial equipment was built to be simple, heavy and dependable, and this vintage Soviet lamp shows that utilitarian design well. A Soviet railway lantern with a clearly dated lid is an appealing find for collectors of railroadiana and Cold War-era hardware. It also works as a striking display piece for industrial loft decor, steampunk projects or historical reenactments.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681724203157,"sku":"EBAY-406887627473","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-railway-lantern-1991-industrial-signal-flashlight-1.jpg?v=1791708869","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-railway-lantern-1991-industrial-signal-flashlight","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}