Original Japanese WWII Late War Field Phone in Wood Case Japanese Antique Guns The principal go-between was one

The principal go-between was one Rameshwarlal Bazaj who placed this special order with Soley-Grimard a joint venture between British and Belgian arms brokerage houses

but if batteries are under heavy load

and has damage to the wooden grips from decades before

Wood grip with leather covering

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Original Japanese WWII Late War Field Phone in Wood Case Japanese Antique Guns The principal go-between was oneOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a rare late war pattern Japanese field telephone. The case is made entirely of wood with a dark olive green paint finish, inside is a black composition handset with original cord. There are separate side compartments for the crank, an adjusting tool, and grounding stake. Overall the telephone displays little evidence of wear, or use, just a few bumps to the paint surface, no cracks in the wooden case. Inside