[ARC5] Toggle switch conventions

J. Forster [email protected]
Tue, 09 Sep 2003 03:38:45 -0400


I have noticed that some WW II gear has its toggle switches installed such that
when the handle points down, the function is on. (WS 19 and R.1155 for example).

Does anyone know the origin of this? Is it a Brit convention? How long has the
convention persisted? It just seems very odd to me.

Thanks,
-John