Constabulary Posted September 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted September 2, 2019 Came across this early dark red version of the MX 212/U Flashlight. I have seen them in pink (the "famous one") and yellow / Black. So I´m wondering if this one could be a WWII version of the MX 221/U. Yes, I know WWII flashlights usually where marked TL-122. Maybe some one knows more about the MX 212/U history - meaning when did they come out first.... Will post pictures in a second... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constabulary Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted September 2, 2019 some more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Constabulary Posted September 2, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted September 2, 2019 Too bd I cannot edit my 1st post Anyway - so the shape of this MX-212/U is rather like the TL-122-C (w/o filter container) and not like the TL-122-D or MX-991/U (with filter container) so thats why I guess it could be a WWII model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cap Camouflage Pattern I Posted September 2, 2019 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2019 Odd, the material reminds me of bakelite AK mags, not sure I'd they are really bakelite or something else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constabulary Posted June 11, 2020 Author Share #7 Posted June 11, 2020 Finally found a 1951 dated Signal Corps manual where this model w/o the filter container is shown. Source: TM-11-487 I Directory of Signal Corps Equipment - Sound and Light and Miscellaneous Equipment On Page 83 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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