MCR1 ’36/1′ Biscuit Tin Spy Radio Receiver

Original SOE/Resistance MCR-1 spy radio receiver in leather suitcase. This miniature Communication Radio Receiver MCR1 also known as Type 36/I , manufactured From Philco in UK, was developed for Special Operations Executive (SOE). The receiver MCR1 was developed in the 1943 and in the end of WWII more than 30.000 had been made. The principal production was for the SOE and a great proportion dropped to the Resistance Organisations in Europe for reception of broadcast transmission. This MCR1 consists of power supply unit, headphones, receiver and all four coils. This set is in original, untouched condition. The receiver is numbered 28833. This set was discovered years ago and was found in this leather case, we do not know if this MCR1 was carried in this suitcase, looks great for display! Comes with a copy instruction manual.

A rare complete set!