(2) U.S. Army Field Telephones, Model 1913

Lot description

(lot 2)  U.S. Army Signal Corps Field Telephones, each wood and metal frame, the interior components appear in good condition, both lack batteries, each has a crank handle that allow the interior bell to ring: (2) Model 1913, each having a plate reading "Camp Telephone, Model 1913, Signal Corps, U.S. Army, Order No. 3238 1915", largest measurement 10.5" x 9.5" x 8", total of all 21.35lbs   Provenance: Collection of T'Odon Charles (Chuck) Leshikar, Jr., (Texas,1946-2020), Vietnam, U.S. Army Lt. ,“Delta Raiders,” D Company, 2nd Battalion, 501st Airborne Infantry Regiment, later Echo Company commander, Silver Star, three Bronze Stars, Soldiers Medal, Purple Heart. More information including the Silver Star citation see:  https://toddshistory.com/?cat=12