Field telephone
Production date
1939-1945
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Field telephone in dark green wooden box with instructions for use on a metal plate.
Collection Type
Objects
History
These telephones replaced flag signals and the telegraph as an effective method of communication whilst in the field. Initially field telephones were powered by a wind up generator as well as batteries which would power the ringer enable the call to be made.
Catalogue Number
1385/2
Associated Person and Role
British Red Cross Society. Surrey Branch
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