July Military Auction
Lot 25056:
Description
A United States Navy Mk II Talker helmet accompanied by a Western Electric communication headset assembly. The helmet is constructed from a non-magnetic manganese steel shell finished in a textured gray non-reflective paint. This specialized model features an oversized, flared design intended to provide clearance for sound-powered telephone headsets. The interior contains a fixed suspension system with a leather forehead pad and a leather chinstrap equipped with a chin cup. The inner rim of the helmet features the hand-lettered transcription U.S. NAVY in black ink.
The communication assembly includes a chest-mounted transmitter on a metal framework, wiring, and stethoscopic-style earpieces. The transmitter base plate is stamped WESTERN ELECTRIC MADE IN U.S.A. D173213 and features a red circular inspection stamp reading 7Z G299. The rubberized junction block is embossed CD-620-U and U-33-SH, with a stamped moisture-fungus proofing treatment mark M.F.P. JUN 45. The headset terminates in a Switchcraft LTT1EL jack plug.
Interior shell length: 12 inches. We do our best to describe all items in the sale, and we definitely take a ton of photos. But, we are not able to guarantee authenticity or era of items in the sale. Please carefully look at all photos (up to 100 in some cases on our in-house platform) to judge for yourself what you are buying. All sales are final. Our in-house shipping is available. Pickup is Wednesday, July 15, from Noon to 5 pm at our facility in Lancaster, OH. Alternate pickup day is available by appointment for a $5 fee per lot or we will provide in-house shipping for this item. If shipping – once packed up we will send you a separate invoice for shipping & handling. Shipping questions: [email protected]. Sales tax collected on this auction. Our warehouse is in Lancaster, OH. If not shipping – pickup in 10 days or we will dispose and you will not receive a refund. AB346
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