US ARMY LANDING STRIP PORTABLE BEACON MARKER -
This is a US Army beacon marker. Used to mark improvised landing strips. The basic design consists of a nylon bag attached to
a light. The bag would be filled with sand to ensire the beacon would not move out of place. Battery operated. A switch is
provided on the side of the lamp to turn on/off the light.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for Granada & Panama Invasions
US military gear. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided.
Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.
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reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of the American military gear in the collector's market is illustrated.
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The bag and the lamp are clearly marked. The markings read as follows:
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Light, Marker, Grnd, Obst
Beta Corp. of St. Louis
Mfr's Code: 21098 P/N1000-0-0
Battery Dry 6VDC
NSN: 6230-0-115-9996
DLA-400-7-2268
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The markings on the bag read "Fill with ballast before using". A switch is provided
to turn the light on and off.
This Granada & Panama Invasion US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other US military collectibles of the Granada & Panama invasions,
you can do so by going to our
The History of the American Military Gear
identification and price guide.
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