Lens, Burning, Fire Lighting, Survival, E&E, Glass, New

Description

Genuine UK military issue burning lens

Classic survival item, tried and tested

Simple, high quality, magnifying glass lens

Intended as an aid to fire lighting by magnifying the sun’s rays

Included in the MOD survival kit issued in the black rubberised bag, with various other items (none of these are included)

Rarely available, these are the first we’ve had in over twenty years of trading

Various reasons for issue, including for Mountain and Arctic Warfare

Description in ‘Defence Clothing Catalogue, SECTION 1-1: DMC A31 SURVIVAL, MOUNTAIN AND ARCTIC WARFARE EQUIPMENT released March 2020’ as:

‘Glass burning, survival kit used on assault and commando equipment

Part of Escape and Evasion Kit 8465-135-5593 (code 42)’

Example label reads:

NSN: 8465-99-456-1347

Part No; CN563

Quantity: 1

Unit of issue: each

Contract No:

Call order number: BUKDC981230001

Description: Burning Lens

Approximately 6.5cm diameter, weighs less than 70g

Condition is new and unissued complete with labelled packaging, these cost over £50.00 each to buy from the manufacturer

Various views shown, single lens supplied, map as background, marker pen for scale, these are not included

Care must be taken with all fire lighting equipment, users are responsible for their own actions and the results of those actions, if damaged handle with care, broken glass is a cut hazard