Small flashlight from pilot survival vest owned by Charles F. Bolden

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This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.

A black metal flashlight attached to the survival vest (2014.243.34.1) owned by Charles F. Bolden. The light has a retractable blue lens that disappears when the top of the flashlight is extended. There is a button near the top with protective guards on either side. The text [CB5603] is carved at the top and base of the flashlight, which has black electrical tape wrapped around the handle. A length of white cordage attaches the flashlight to the front PR pocket of the survival vest.

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