| Accession Number | REL34615.002 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Technology |
| Object type | Communications equipment |
| Physical description | Bakelite; Canvas; Metal; Wood |
| Maker |
Standard Telephones & Cables (STC), Sydney Truvox |
| Place made | Australia |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Pair of Artillery Field Telephone 'Tannoy' speakers
Description
The speakers are identical and fit into green-painted boxes cut diagonally to fit the other and held by 2 L-shaped clips. Each speaker has the word, 'TRUVOX' in the centre. 2 cable connectors are situated in the bottom corners. Each speaker box has an adjustable webbing strap secured by D rings.
History / Summary
Loudspeaker systems (often generically referred to as 'tannoys') formed the final part of the communications system between the central command and individual sections of guns of an artillery unit.