Original U.S. WWII SCR-284 Signal Corps Radio Set by Crosley Martini-Henry Rifles Only a very small number

Only a very small number (less than 850) are known to have been issued under military contract

This included Aviator troops such as pilots and ground personnel as well as Fallschirmjäger (parachute troops)

the Civil War seemed resolved and so it began to fade from current events into history

This is a nice example with a very good metal shield

There were discussions within the Navy departments concerning value of a non-firing training rifle but it was determined that

Original U.S. WWII SCR-284 Signal Corps Radio Set by Crosley Martini-Henry Rifles Only a very small numberOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible and almost complete SCR 284 set! The SCR 284 was a World War II era combination transmitter and receiver used in vehicles or fixed ground stations. The Crosley Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio manufactured the Signal Corps Radio set SCR 284 that consisted of the BC 654 and associated support equipment. The SCR 284 was introduced in Africa during Operation Torch and was the first radio set used