| Place | Oceania: Australia |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL37704 |
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Vehicle accessory |
| Physical description | Metal, Paint |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | c 1942-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Truck blackout light cover
Description
Rivetted metal truck headlight cover consisting of a flat round base plate with three horizontal slots, rivetted to a round bowl shaped cylinder with three corresponding light slots. Each slot is cut so that it retains an overhead louvre. Recent grey paint over a corroded finish.
History / Summary
The history of this light cover is unknown, but it is a typical example of a heavy vehicle pattern blackout light cover of the Second World War period.