This item is a Vibroplex bug made for the Army Signal Corps for use in WW-II.
All parts present. Nicely preserved in excellent condition. Spotlessly clean and ready to use immediately when received.
Black wrinkle base and chrome plating in good shape with a few blemishes as would be expected in an almost 70-year old bug.
Still has the red signal corps insignia stamped on the underside (see photo).
Label reads:
SIGNAL CORPS U.S. ARMY
KEY TYPE J-36
Order No. 5702-NY-41 Date 6-6-41 Serial No. 1891
MADE BY
THE VIBROPLEX CO., INC
786 FULTON ST
BROOKLYN, NY
Selling price: $185 + exact cost of priority mail $9.85. Total is $194.85. No cost to the buyer for packing or materials. The bug will be partially dismantled for safety in shipping. Buyer may pay by personal check.
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Vibroplex WW-II J-36 Signal Corps Telegraph Bug
Linear Mode
