Description: This vintage Signal Corps US Army Military Field Phone EE-8-B Telephone from 1944 is a unique piece of history. It was manufactured in the United States and is an original item from the WW2 era. The phone is perfect for collectors of militaria and those interested in the history of the US Army. The Conflict aspect of this item is WW2 (1939-45), and it is an Original/Reproduction type of item. The Theme is Militaria, and it is a United States item from the Original Period Items category. This Field Gear, Equipment is a must-have for those interested in the history of the US Army. Ships within the US only. Inv. No A337 The handset on the EE-8 Field Telephone was not very different than contemporary phones, and the sturdy device can still work today. The EE-8 field telephone was used by the US Military from 1935 into the Vietnam War. It used a wired line with a maximum transmission distance of 7 miles. The EE-8 uses D cell batteries to power the electric signal that carries the signal through the wire to the other phone. It has a hand-cranked dynamo to generate the charge that rings the phone on the other end of the line. The case is leather, with fabric insulation covering the cord for the receiver. During World War II the phone was preferred to the radio, and the EE-8 was much more reliable than the backpack mounted Walkie-Talkie (SCR-300) and the Handy-Talkie (SCR-536). The phone line, which could be run through a switchboard from a command center, was often run by soldiers during combat situations.
Price: 42.99 USD
Location: Lynnwood, Washington
End Time: 2024-11-16T20:12:01.000Z
Shipping Cost: 2 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
