Zero-Five-Two Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 Any of the learned scholars amongst us able to answer this one? :readbook: My son has just acquired a standard military issue right angle torch, and we were discussing the merits of it when the question came up how long have they been in service? The same design seems to have been around for ever, anyone know for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 im not sure of the exact date but i have one which is late ww2 and i have been told there was at least one batch before that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 1, 2011 Share Posted November 1, 2011 (edited) First electric torch was patented in 1899, by an englishman David Misell. They were definitley used in the Great War, and I should think the right angle head developed from there. So many other things did. Found this one dated 1924 http://www.flashlightmuseum.com/Yale-Flashlight-2-Cell-Right-Angle-Ribbed-Vulcanite-Switchless-Flashlight-with-Belt-Clip-2D-1924 Edited November 1, 2011 by Tony B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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