MK II MILITARY RADIO - UNITED KINGDOM
A British portable military radio, the Wireless Set No. 38 Mk II, from World War II, designed for short-range communications within infantry units. Equipment of this type was also used by units of the Polish Armed Forces in the West.
The set comes in a metal case, complete with headphones, a throat microphone, and cables with plugs. The control panel is preserved, featuring a tuning knob, antenna jacks, and a “SEND / RECEIVE / OFF” switch, as well as a “JUNCTION BOX No. 2” connection module with “MIC” and “TELE” jacks.
A webbing carrying strap with a brass adjustable buckle, ending in a brass hook for attaching to the radio’s case. The belt bears black markings made with an ink stamp: the date “1942,” a military acceptance arrow, and the serial number “Z.A.13380.”
On the radio set, there is a nameplate bearing the markings “WIRELESS SET No. 38 MK 2,” “Z.A.13280,” and “M.R. LTD,” as well as a partially worn-off serial number.
The headset features two leather-covered ear pads, a strap, and a nameplate marked “M.T.L. No. 2. Mk II / Z.A.19734.”
The webbing connector between the earpieces bears the markings “YA5000” and “JF B.” On the earpieces, markings within a rectangle: “DLR,” “N” with a small “O” above it, and “5,” with the letter “s” below it. Below the rectangle is an additional stamp “I. T. B. A. 5,” filled with white paint.
Visible signs of use, scuffs, and paint chips, localized corrosion, and wear on the webbing components and cable covers.
Condition consistent with the photographic documentation.
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A British portable military radio, the Wireless Set No. 38 Mk II, from World War II, designed for short-range communications within infantry units. Equipment of this type was also used by units of the Polish Armed Forces in the West.
The set comes in a metal case, complete with headphones, a throat microphone, and cables with plugs. The control panel is preserved, featuring a tuning knob, antenna jacks, and a “SEND / RECEIVE / OFF” switch, as well as a “JUNCTION BOX No. 2” connection module with “MIC” and “TELE” jacks.
A webbing carrying strap with a brass adjustable buckle, ending in a brass hook for attaching to the radio’s case. The belt bears black markings made with an ink stamp: the date “1942,” a military acceptance arrow, and the serial number “Z.A.13380.”
On the radio set, there is a nameplate bearing the markings “WIRELESS SET No. 38 MK 2,” “Z.A.13280,” and “M.R. LTD,” as well as a partially worn-off serial number.
The headset features two leather-covered ear pads, a strap, and a nameplate marked “M.T.L. No. 2. Mk II / Z.A.19734.”
The webbing connector between the earpieces bears the markings “YA5000” and “JF B.” On the earpieces, markings within a rectangle: “DLR,” “N” with a small “O” above it, and “5,” with the letter “s” below it. Below the rectangle is an additional stamp “I. T. B. A. 5,” filled with white paint.
Visible signs of use, scuffs, and paint chips, localized corrosion, and wear on the webbing components and cable covers.
Condition consistent with the photographic documentation.
Reserve
Time, Location
Auction House
