Original U.S. WWII U.S. Navy Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph by Pacific Sound Equipment Co. of Hollywood - Serial 84832 German Field Gear Most personnel demobilized in Europe

Most personnel demobilized in Europe after the German capitulation in May 1945

This set belonged to a member of the Viet Cong and comprised of Vietnamese and Chinese manufactured items as well as souvenirs and personal photos of an American soldier

and the boshi (tip temper line) is of the OMARU (large turnback) type

Guard: 5" width x 4” length

so we believe that they were the one who painted the exterior

Original U.S. WWII U.S. Navy Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph by Pacific Sound Equipment Co. of Hollywood - Serial 84832 German Field Gear Most personnel demobilized in EuropeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original U. S. WWII Portelec Model 9C Mechanical Field Phonograph, manufactured by the Pacific Sound Equipment Company of Hollywood, California, and finished in the characteristic gray blue military paint associated with surviving U. S. Navy examples. Serial numbered 84832, the portable phonograph remains substantially complete with its spring powered mechanism, winding crank, turntable, felt