{"product_id":"vintage-soviet-flashlight-vitebsk-pocket","title":"Vintage Soviet Flashlight Vitebsk – Flat Pocket Signal Lamp, Metal Case, As-Is","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage Soviet flashlight is an original flat pocket lamp made in the USSR at the Vitebsk factory. The iconic “flat” design was widely used by hikers, railway workers and in civil defense, and this example has a sturdy metal body, a glass lens and a leather strap on the back for attaching to a belt or button.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pocket flashlight \/ signal lamp, flat design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vitebsk factory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970s–1980s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Metal, glass, leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e Glass lens; leather strap on the back for a belt or button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthentic vintage condition with signs of age and wear; please see the photos for the patina and surface marks. The internal battery compartment shows some age-related wear. \u003cstrong\u003eFunctionality:\u003c\/strong\u003e untested, as the specific battery type was not available to check its working condition. The flashlight is sold as-is for parts, restoration or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFlat pocket flashlights like this one were everyday tools across the Soviet Union, clipped to a coat or belt so that both hands stayed free on a trail, along a railway line or during civil defense drills. Their simple, rugged construction and recognizable shape have made them a favorite among collectors of Soviet industrial design and everyday objects. This vintage Soviet flashlight shows honest traces of a working life, which gives it real character on a display shelf next to other Soviet-era collectibles. It is also a good candidate for a restoration project for anyone who enjoys bringing old Soviet items back to life.\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":67681722138773,"sku":"EBAY-406901891496","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/vintage-soviet-flashlight-vitebsk-pocket-1.jpg?v=1791708814","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/vintage-soviet-flashlight-vitebsk-pocket","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}