WWI-US Army Signal Corps -SERVICE BUZZER-Model 1914-American Electric Co

Used for connecting to a pair of communication wires and communicating with a "buzz" alert then. Using Morse Code, or voice to speak up and down the line. Picture it used in the trenches, and can.

Be closed up in bad weather to still allow use of the code key. Very hard to find these units, and here is a real nice one in great shape. Condition, but in really nice physical condition. Made by American Electric Co, Chicago. Made on Order 130249 in August 1918, (has crack on leather strap at fastening hole). Has it's original little on-board tool kit, good shoulder strap, and as far as I can tell, all the. The leather is in very good shape. Even the flexible pigskin covers to allow operating the Morse Code key with unit closed up, only. Clean battery compartment but appears to have a period modification, perhaps to use external power? There is an old ceramic "knife switch" wired in. To return to battery power if desired to restore. NOTE: modern "D" cells can be used to create batteries. Real 107 yr old museum piece for any Military collection!!! Unit is approx 3 3/4 X 5 X 7 1/2 inches and weighs 5 lb 3 oz. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER ITEMS............................................................ If I have grossly misrepresented an item in description or photo's I may accept a return.

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