|
WWII US Army Radio Remote Control Unit -
This is a US Army field gear item. As issued during World War two.
Triangulation is the process of determining the location of a point by measuring angles to it from known points at
either end of a fixed baseline, rather than measuring distances to the point directly. The point can then be fixed as
the third point of a triangle with one known side and two known angles.
The Germans and Japanese forces were able to triangulate the signals produced by American radios. Once the position
of the source of the signal was found, they were able to summon an artillery barrage on the position. The American
forces countered this technique by creating a remote control signal generator. This piece of equipment was placed
a distance away from the headquarters. In the event of being detected, the artillery shells would hit a lone piece
of equipment as opposed to the headquarters themselves.
This section of the website provides information that allows you to identify American military field
gear collectibles. The data also includes a price guide to give you an idea of the value of the items.
Complete with the heavy duty canvis carrier. Managed by the US Army Signal Corps.
|
This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US collectibles. Multiple
detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined
points that should be noted.
One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US collectible worth?".
A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the collectibles
is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth
of US militaria in the collector's market is illustrated.
This service is provided free of charge to the visitor/enthusiast courtesy of
MilitaryItems.com,
a company dedicated to the preservation of military history and to providing quality military
antiques and collectibles to museums, institutions and the general public.
|
|
The main box has a metal rectangular tag riveted to the front. It contains the following
information:
Signal Corps U.S. Army
Remote Control Unit RM-52
Serial No 0795 Order No. 2208-Phila-45-06
Silman manufacturing Corp.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
|
Swat the Shopping Bug to view related military items!
