Original U.S. WWII Marine Paratrooper MAB Portable and Mobile Transmitter Radio with Replicated Markings - The Para-Talkie Flags & Signs but this was soon dropped

but this was soon dropped as unnecessary in a front-line unit

The drag of the scabbard is a bit dented as shown

He was called to active duty with the rank of colonel in June 1942

The collar discs are the standard US and MG/A Machine Gun discs

Original U.S. WWII Marine Paratrooper MAB Portable and Mobile Transmitter Radio with Replicated Markings - The Para-Talkie Flags & Signs but this was soon droppedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is as rare as hen's teeth and yes it is complete and unissued! The U. S. Navy MAB was a typical chest mounted "walkie talkie" used during WWII. It was designed prior to the Handie Talkie for use by Marine paratroops. The Navy MAB was typical of most WWII "walkie talkies" in that it had a microphone, headset, and antenna, separate from the radio. Unit comes complete with web carry case, transmitter, antenna,