Telephone Set D Mk V CANADA

Rectangular aluminum green painted box with broad canvas webbing strap secured to the side of the body through metal loops. Two vertical webbing loops are attached to the rear of the body. Stencilled in black on the body is a broad arrow and, 'TELE. SET. D. MK. V.'. The housing opens by a hinged fold back lid that is secured by a hook and eye closure. Attached to the inside of the lid are two metal plates. The first is a circuitry diagram, the second is the instructions for use of the set. The interior contains the phone assembly and is divided by a wooden shelf. On the left is a bell with two screw terminal in front labeled 'L1(line 1), and 'L2 or E' (Line 2 or Earth). At the center is the telegraph key and behind that is the battery box with a small metal plate with, 'TELEPHONE SET. D.MK.V P.L and serial number'. To the right is metal box containing the Buzzer 'T' Mk I with two terminals. Attached to the bottom of the shelf is a slide out metal key on which is stamped, 'PRESS KEY WHEN FINISHED'. Below the shelf is a compartment in which is stowed a black bakelite handset with attached cord and four-prong plug.