Found this in the United Kingdom at a flea market for about $10. Curious if anyone could tell me what type of light(s) it held, what they were used for and approximate age of it?  Google lens seems to think it’s WW2 but that seems a bit too far back I think? Would like to pass it along it as I’m moving house, is it worth anything?

 

The trunk was handled by the USAF Air Materiel Command at Warner Robins AFB in GA.  The label on right side is a bit difficult to read but looks like it was shipped to an officer at some type of control depot. The box itself was made by the Winship Company of Utica, NY (kind of cool bc my grandparents lived there all their lives and I find it in Ol’Blighty!).  
 

Thanks in advance for any help or guidance! 

I believe the the air force was created from the army air force in 1947. If that helps. 

The specific items you described belong to the Chest CH-154, which serves as the storage and transit container for the Lamp Assembly LP-14 (also known as the "Signal Lamp" or "Aldis Lamp" kit).

 

This kit was a standard piece of equipment for U.S. Army and Signal Corps units during World War II and the post-war era, used for secure visual communication via Morse code.

 

Chest CH-154 Contents List

The list of contents printed on the box typically included:

1 Lamp Assembly, Comp. Except Lamp: The primary handheld signaling lamp unit.

1 Connector Cord (20 feet): Used to connect the lamp to a power source.

1 Auxiliary Cord (10 feet): An extension or alternative power lead.

1 Connector Cap (Spare): A replacement protective cap for the electrical connections.

1 Filter, Red (Spare): A snap-on lens for night signaling or specific coded messages.

1 Filter, Green (Spare): A snap-on lens used for alternative signaling or status indication.

10 Lamps, 100 Watt, 110 Volt: High-power bulbs for use with standard AC mains power.

10 Lamps, 50 Watt, 6 Volt: Lower-power bulbs for use with portable 6V batteries or vehicle power.  

 

The Lamp Assembly LP-14 was housed in this rugged wooden or metal chest to protect the glass filters and delicate filaments of the 20 total spare bulbs. The lamp itself featured a trigger mechanism for manual keying of light flashes and could be powered by various sources, including the Battery BA-30 or vehicle outlets, making the dual-voltage bulb selection (110V and 6V) essential for field versatility.

 

Regarding the chest company itself.

 

 

The United States Air Force Air Materiel Command (AMC) was established on March 9, 1946. It was created within the Army Air Forces (AAF) by redesignating the Air Technical Service Command.  

 

In 1961, Air Materiel Command was redesignated Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC).

 

On July 1, 1992, AFLC and AFSC combined to form Air Force Materiel Command, a single, streamlined organization with an expanded mission. The new command built upon AFLC's expertise in providing worldwide logistics support -- including maintenance, modification and overhaul of weapon systems -- and AFSC's expertise in science, technology, research, development and testing.

Amazing, thank you!

5 hours ago, Right218 said:

Amazing, thank you!

You’re very welcome.