19 Set Wireless Remote Control Unit No.1 (Canadian)
These were our field telephones long ago, connected by wires over the
Amsterdam rooftops. I still own the original pair - but they are beyond repair
now, as I tried to "better" them by ripping out their innards.
However, they can still be found. So I did get other ones, still in their
original state.
The Canadian Remote Control - the first Green Radio part I ever possessed:
I was lucky; this example seems to have been in the warehouse for many, many
years and never was used. Both headphones and microphone were also as new with
their cords wrapped up by the factory. Also, it has the original webbing
carrying strap - complete with a small extra band with brass buckle. I have no
idea what this was meant to be used for and would love to receive an e-mail with
information. The stencilling on the outside is in Italian "COMANDO A
DISTANZA DEL - N.1 -" - the inside is all in
English. Not too strange, as it is known that the Italian Army did use the 19
Set for many years after the Second World War. This example most likely was
built during the war and then later given or sold to Italy.
Let's open it up:
Brand new indeed. The cabling is still very supple, not brittle as often is
the case.
There is an Instruction Plate in English on the inside cover: I
do realize this is a rather big image when you click on the thumbnail - but it
is readable. | 
