USAAF T-45 Lip Microphone.

The T-45 carbon 'lip' microphones were introduced in 1944 and primarily intended for transport aircraft crews. Consisting of a MC-419 microphone unit and plastic strap ST-53 that holds the microphone just over the top lip of the wearer. The strap also extends around the sides of the face and ears and the microphone is wired to a plastic coated loom terminating in a 2-pin PL-291-A plug. Good, clean condition complete with Aug 1944 instruction sheet. Uncommon.

Code: 9385