Physical description
Cast aluminium field telephone. The lid assembly hinges from the rear. Inside the lid is a schematic diagram on a metal plate. In the main body of the set is a small shelf. On that shelf are:- a bell, line terminals, morse key, battery holder, and buzzer assembly. Under the shelf is a four terminal socket for the handpiece. The handpiece is a black Bakelite material. It has a “Press to Talk” switch on the handset. The cable is cotton covered for insulation. At the rear are two webbing straps, 25 mm wide. There is a strap loop for each side.
Inscriptions & markings
Stencilled on top of lid is: “TELE SET D MK.V”
There is a black broad arrow stencilled on front.
Painted roughly on the back, in pink paint, are the letters "C.M.S".
