Original WWII U.S. Signal Corps BC-1000 Backpack Radio Receiver and Transmitter with Attached Packboard & Bag of Accessories Antique Guns The bottom of the body

The bottom of the body is marked in white with 17

which shows wear through along many of the sharp edges

repainted a bit for use in Europe and then picked up by a known USGI

The cleaning rod looks to be a replacement

the regiment received the XLIII Battalion from the 9th Bersaglieri Regiment to bring the 4th Bersaglieri Regiment back to full strength

Original WWII U.S. Signal Corps BC-1000 Backpack Radio Receiver and Transmitter with Attached Packboard & Bag of Accessories Antique Guns The bottom of the bodyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a service worn condition complete WWII example of the BC 1000 Walkie Talkie radio set with attached packboard and the bag of headsets and accessories. All pieces are original USGI issue WWII vintage. The case latches are all original WWII style, not post war spring loaded latches. The tubes are intact and present. Knobs and jack covers present. Markings are in English meaning this is not a post war French