A Superb and Scarce Royal Marines Commando's Morse Code Signalling Torch Unit. Stamped By the Ordnance as Admiralty Pattern, AP 16001. For Royal Marines Commando Covert Tactical Signalling

Intact Maker's Plate: Features the original, completely legible brass manufacturer's plate on the Morse tapper assembly reading: "Santon Limited, Somerton Works, Newport. Mon. Signalling Unit." An "A.P." stamp on a WWII British military item stands for Admiralty Pattern, meaning the design was officially approved and specified by the Royal Navy

Highly collectible piece of British wartime maritime history: an original World War II Admiralty Pattern 16001 Morse Signalling Unit.
This tactical torch was manufactured by the prominent wartime contractor Santon Limited at their Somerton Works in Newport, Monmouthshire (Wales). These robust, heavy-duty signaling lamps were standard issue for the Royal Navy, British Army, and Commando units for covert tactical communication during WWII.

Photo in the gallery of a German standing next to British tank holding a British army machete, and a Royal Marines morse code signalling torch in his belt, taken after the Dieppe Raid by the British Commando's and Canadian Army. Known as Canada's single bloodiest day.

Overall in superb condition considering its age and service use.

Code: 26386