{"product_id":"vintage-feuerhand-276-bundeswehr-hurricane-lantern-set-in-metal-case-nos-two-coloured-spare-glasses-manual","title":"Vintage Feuerhand 276 Bundeswehr Hurricane Lantern Set in Metal Case – NOS, Two Coloured Spare Glasses, Manual","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very fine set consisting of a hurricane lantern in an army-green metal case, with two coloured spare glasses, made by Feuerhand, model 276. This lantern was mainly used by the army, as an oil lamp but also as a signal lamp. New Old Stock, so unused.\u003cbr\u003eWhat makes it particularly special is that the original instruction manual is still included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the lantern and the case bear the identification number Versorg 6260-12-120-5947.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Versorg.\" stands for Versorgungsnummer, the supply number of the Bundeswehr (German armed forces). It is a NATO Stock Number (NSN), made up as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e6260: the supply class. 6260 means \"Nonelectrical Lighting Fixtures\", i.e. non-electric lighting such as oil lamps and hurricane lanterns.\u003cbr\u003e12: the country code. 12 is Germany, the country that registered the item in the NATO system.\u003cbr\u003e120-5947: the serial number of this specific item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe case is also marked: Laterne-, Petroleum, 250mm hoch mit Zubehör (lantern, paraffin, 250 mm high, with accessories).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally it still shows signs of the passage of time, but that also gives the lantern its character.\u003cbr\u003eA fine addition to a collection, but also still excellent for use as lighting in the home, in the garden or on holiday.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Feuerhand logo is still clearly visible on all three glasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeight (excluding handle and chimney ring): 26 cm\u003cbr\u003eText on fount: Feuerhand; *276* W. Germany; Baby Special\u003cbr\u003eDate of manufacture: Probably 1960\u003cbr\u003eGlass: Marked\u003cbr\u003eRemarks:\u003cbr\u003eThe lantern shows some signs of handling from being taken in and out of the case.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rare Oil Lamps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53812027621712,"sku":null,"price":225.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0918\/6620\/2448\/files\/IMG20261015211524.jpg?v=1792139669","url":"https:\/\/rareoillamps.com\/products\/vintage-feuerhand-276-bundeswehr-hurricane-lantern-set-in-metal-case-nos-two-coloured-spare-glasses-manual","provider":"Rare Oil Lamps","version":"1.0","type":"link"}