POLISH OD 3-COLOR FLASHLIGHT USED

Genuine Polish Army Cold War-era angle-head flashlight, issued to soldiers of the Wojsko Polskie during the Warsaw Pact period. This is the real, originally-issued field lamp — not a modern remake — and it carries all the rugged character of decades of military service. A staple of European military surplus collecting, it appeals to reenactors, Cold War militaria collectors, preppers, and customers who simply want an honest, no-nonsense flashlight built to a military specification.

The body is stamped sheet steel finished in olive drab, with an integrated belt clip on the rear and a button-loop tab for attaching to webbing, harnesses, or chest rigs. Up front, a sliding lens carrier lets the user index between three filter colors — clear white for general illumination, green for low-signature map reading and field movement, and red for preserving night vision. The slide action is positive and tactile even with gloves on, making it equally useful for re-enactment kits, bug-out bags, and vehicle glove boxes.

Authentic surplus — sold as used

Each piece has seen real service life. Expect honest field-use character: scuffs on the body paint, patina on the hardware, and date stamps or unit markings that vary from lamp to lamp. The lens housing shape varies between rectangular and octagonal depending on production run, and the rear button cap may differ. This variation is part of the surplus appeal — every example is a small piece of Polish military history.

Key features

• Country of origin: Poland — original military issue
• Era: Cold War / Warsaw Pact period
• Body: stamped steel, olive drab finish
• Three-color signal slide: clear, green, red lenses
• Carry options: integrated belt clip plus rear button-loop tab
• Angle-head design for hands-free use when clipped to gear

Important notes for your customers

• Sold in used condition — wear, scuffs, and faded markings are expected and authentic.
• Lens housing shape varies between rectangular and octagonal (no choice available).
• Date stamps and button caps vary between examples (no choice available).
• Batteries are not included.
• May or may not include a spare bulb (no choice available).

Who it sells to

A natural fit for shops serving Cold War and Warsaw Pact collectors, military reenactors, surplus enthusiasts, airsoft and milsim players building period-correct Polish or Eastern Bloc loadouts, and preppers who appreciate a simple, mechanically robust light with no electronics to fail. Pairs well with Polish, East German, and Soviet field gear already on your shelves.