[MV] WWII? French Headlights.
GIjeepsWW2@aol.com
Fri, 2 Jul 1999 22:29:40 EDT
Need some information about these headlights that came one on of my
jeeps. They are a two piece affair with a removable bulb unit held into an
outer case by a bent wire spring retainer. I need some of the removable bulb
units to replace one that is burned out and to keep a few spares around. I
will describe them to the many wise and helpful people on this list and hope
that you can help me.
On the glass face of the outer casing: A large letter A on a shield
shape. The name AUTEROCHE on the left side (when facing the bulb) and a
product brand, a large E and a small 2 in a circle with 122 below that, on
the right side. Flip the outer casing over and it has Made in France, in
english, stamped in white ink.
On the bulb unit the three prongs are found on the back and there are
no markings on the back. On the front center we see the same E2 in a circle
that was found on the outer casing face with the name NORMA above it. K5 and
01 on either side and 6V 45/40W below the E2 symbol. Below the 6v marking we
see Made in France again. They produce white light not yellow as I am led to
understand the post war Hotchkiss lights did.
I would appreciate any information on these very cool, French 6v
headlights. I think they make a wonderful ETO theater accessory for my 134th
Inf marked GPW.(I am assuming {hoping} that they are of WWII vintage.) I
would most especially like to find a source for a few of the replaceable bulb
units so that I can keep my jeep tricked out in this fashion.
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