Clandestine Radio Receiver – Sweetheart Type 31/1

Original WW2 Clandestine radio receiver, type 31/1 also known as Sweetheart.  Was a miniature valve-based clandestine receiver, developed in 1943 by the Norwegian Willy Simonsen, for use by the British Special Operations Executive (SOE) during WW2. Approx. 50,000 units were manufactured by Hale Electric Co. Ltd in London (UK), that were dropped over occupied Europe, in particular in France and Norway. This receiver is in very good condition, complete with power cable, Norwegian instruction which is clearly readable. Serial number 12155.

Very hard to find, great item and easy to display because its small size. Widely used by SOE.