Ash Flash British Empire Flashlight

I picked this up at a flea market after noticing the place it was made.  Hong Kong, British Empire.

It is a 4 D cell light.  I haven't tested it to see if it works since it really is old technology that probably just belongs on a collector's shelf.   I have many lights like this that no longer make sense based on what is available.  Still, I may have to give it a try and get out the D cells.  It's likely I'll have to clean up the contacts.