Lot 1157

Signal Corps U.S. Army J-36 1930 Speed-Bug, T.R. McElroy Mac Key, And Electro Bug

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Signal Corps U.S. Army J-36 1930 Speed-Bug, T.R. McElroy Mac Key, And Electro Bug

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Signal Corps U.S. Army J-36 1930 Speed-Bug, T.R. McElroy Mac Key, And Electro Bug A small collection of three Morse code telegraph keys including a Speed-Bug on cast iron base with identification tag that reads Manufactured by Brooklyn Metal Stamping Signal Corps U.S. Army Key Type J-36 Order 3774 Dated 6-10-30, showing a bent arm, missing paddle piece, and moderate rust. A Mac key with aluminum identification tag Radio Telegraph Apparatus World's Champion Radio Telegrapher T.R. McElroy Boston, Mass., showing some discoloration to the base, wear to the tag, rust to the arm pieces, and missing base parts. An Electro Bug key on cast iron base with identification tag Electro-Bug Patents Pending Manufactured By Electro Mfg. Co., showing paint cracks and chips to the base, rust, tarnish and rust to the parts, and missing parts on the base. See photos for best description.

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Signal Corps U.S. Army J-36 1930 Speed-Bug, T.R. McElroy Mac Key, And Electro Bug

Name: Signal Corps U.S. Army J-36 1930 Speed-Bug, T.R. McElroy Mac Key, And Electro Bug
SKU: 166737731
Price: 50 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $100 - $200

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