This is a very nice old vintage railroad box lantern or flashlight. It could also be a camping lantern. There is a hanger on the back so that it could be attached to a wall or rail of some sort. It is stamped US on the front inside an Anchor emblem. The on and off switch works very well. The battery is not there. The battery box and wiring is in good shape. The glass has a crack in it and there are two screws missing on the top. Other than that it is in good used condition. It measures... 10" tall at the top of the handle, 5" deep from back tab to the front bezel and is 7 3/4" wide at the top.