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In the early-to-mid-1970s I had a "pressed tin" type torch/lantern with a big square battery-box that as well as the main white beam from the front also had a smaller amber *flashing* lamp on the rear - this normally laid horizontally but if you folded it up it automatically turned on.
Does anyone remember this kind of device?
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I remember them. Did the head have a red plastic bezel? Was the battery a tin cased one secured to the lamp by a couple of insulated screw-terminals?
I'm sure Ever Ready did an earlier version of their large plastic handlamp with a similar battery attached.