Nicely Used WWII USAAF T-30 (S) Throat Microphone by Universal

This is a nicely used United States Army Air Forces T-30 throat microphone from World War II. The T-30 was the prevalent tank microphone for the United States Army Air Forces during the war. The round pick-ups that sat on either side of the wearer's Adam's apple filtered out background noise, making it ideal for tanks. The microphone was made by several companies, and the S suffix on the model number denotes that it is a Universal Microphone Company product.

Circa World War II.

Approximately 11" in circumference (adjustable) and 3/4" in width (strap); cord length = 10-1/2".

Carbon, rubber, elasticized cotton, leather, metal.

Snaps, buckle, strap, plug with two prongs.

T-30-S UNIV. MICRO. CO. INGLEWOOD CALIF. MADE IN U.S.A.; PL-291 on either side of plug; UNITED CARR on snaps; M-199 on buckle.

This is from a United States Army Air Forces collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay STORE VEX12 LFJX2/12 SeFJX2/15

7+ (Very Fine t): The microphone has been used but is in great shape with some small spots of wear to the cord.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.