{"product_id":"original-japanese-wwii-type-92-field-phone-in-case-with-crank-dated-july-1945","title":"Original Japanese WWII Type 92 Field Phone in Case with Crank - Dated July 1945","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the standard WWII issue Japanese Type 92 field telephone in its original wooden case. The telephone is complete with its handset, speaking piece, crescent wrench (spanner), and the often missing crank handle. The spare speakers are both missing from the cup on the bottom lid, and the small loop handled screwdriver is also missing. The Wood case is sound, showing normal age and wear, with a data plate on the front cover. The lid locks in position properly, and the front portion of the body will unlock and pivot forward, revealing the internals for maintenance and battery replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe data plate and schematics on the inside of the top lid are still fully intact, and indicate on the far right that it is a 九二式電話機 (Type 92 telephone). The schematics are inscribed \u003cstrong\u003eBILLY HOVIS\u003c\/strong\u003e, certainly the name of the American soldier who captured this on the Pacific front. The front of the case also has a date plate giving the maker information and a production date:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e東京第一陸軍造兵廠\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e昭和20年7月製造\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNO 75478\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhich translates as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokyo First Army Arsenal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufactured in July 1945\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo 75478\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the latest manufactured examples we have seen, being manufactured one month before the dropping of atomic bombs in Japan brought about the end of the war. The unit has not been function tested and we cannot guarantee it is fully operational and able to use as communications equipment. Measures approximately 10 ⅝ x 4 ¼ x 6 ¾”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe've had several examples of these over the years, and this is definitely one of the nicer condition ones. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45381159518277,"sku":"ONAC25SD0769","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/E028C92D-4911-4F82-AF13-C71E57733A8F.jpg?v=1784574985","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-japanese-wwii-type-92-field-phone-in-case-with-crank-dated-july-1945","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}