Original U.S. WWII Navy Unissued Shutter Lens Faceplate for 12 Inch Signaling Searchlight by Curtis Lighting Inc. US Civil War representing a nice range of

representing a nice range of the types of awards given during the war

The tin measures 8" x 5 1/4" x 3" tall

This example is marked on the back with G 12

Any wick type fuze

It has the same basic shape

Original U.S. WWII Navy Unissued Shutter Lens Faceplate for 12 Inch Signaling Searchlight by Curtis Lighting Inc. US Civil War representing a nice range ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic condition unissued SHUTTER FOR 12" SIGNALING SEARCHLIGHT faceplate, as used on the USN Model 95001 12 inch Signaling Searchlight. These were mounted on ships during WWII, and were able to be used as a searchlight, and also have a shutter in the front to send messages to other ships. The mechanism on the front is somewhat delicate, so spares were kept on hand in case there was damage. This example