The invention relates to an illuminating or indicating device for a motor
vehicle, including a housing forming a support for at least one light
source combined with at least one reflecting surface in order to form an
illuminating or indicating beam, enclosing glazing being arranged in front
of the light source, and a mask being arranged between the housing and the
enclosing glazing in neutral regions of the illuminating or indicating
device. According to the invention, only the reflecting surface intended
to form an illuminating or indicating beam is metallised or metallic, and
the mask is made of transparent material.