Sold at Austin Auction Gallery

(2) U.S. Army Signal Corps Field Phones, Post WWI

Price realized
$275
Pre-sale estimate
$100 – $200
Hammer price
$225
Category
Historical & Political Memorabilia
Sold
May 15, 2025
Sale
DAY 1- MAGNIFICENT MAY ANTIQUES & ESTATES AUCTION

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: , (1) with plate reading ""Field Telephone, EE-3-B, Signal Corps US Army, Rebuilt at P.S.D."; (1) with plate reading "Signal Corps U.S. Army Telephone, Type EE-3-B, S.C. Repair Shop N.Y.G.D.", lacks handset, for shipping approx. 10.15" x 7.25" x 9", total of both 38.70lbs    *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

This lot sold at a past Austin Auction Gallery sale. Prices realized include the buyer's premium and are provided for research only — they are not an appraisal or a guarantee of future value.