Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Gibson Girl SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter Cannons which were re-designated the Italian

which were re-designated the Italian First Army (under Giovanni Messe) when Rommel left to command the Axis forces to the north at the Battle of the Kasserine Pass

As a result of his resourcefulness

All three liner retaining pins are intact along with the original chinstrap

Flare Guns and cleaning rod are NOT included

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force Gibson Girl SCR-578 Survival Radio Transmitter Cannons which were re-designated the ItalianOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a mint condition complete unissued WW2 example of the "Gibson Girl" Radio Set SCR 578. This radio was used on B 17 and B 24 bombers and got its name because their narrow waist reminded people of the young ladies drawn by illustrator Charles Dana Gibson. The Gibson Girl radio set was a hand powered emergency transmitter ruggedly designed for use in a life raft or small boat. Use of the Gibson Girl enabled