Artifact Gallery:
Battleship USS Iowa Museum Los Angeles collects relevant artifacts to help tell the story of the ship and the Surface Navy to a broad audience. Below you will find some of our accessioned artifacts in our collection. Not all items are on display and are monitored according to our collections management policy.
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Grey "Talker" Helmet with Sound-Powered Microphone and Headset
Object/Artifact
WWII US Navy Grey "Talker" Helmet with sound-powered microphone and headset; large steel helmet with vinyl rubber lining; no writing on the helmet;
metal and and bakelite headset, black; black cords connect the headset to the microphone;
Microphone is mounted on a black metal adjustable stand with a canvas strap, to be worn around the neck; electrical components encased in a dark red plastic with manufacturing information on metal plate;
"Headset MI-2045 -E
Serial 143912
Spec. R17T23
RCA Manufacturing Co. Inc.
Made in USA"
1200006
