Original U.S. WWII Marine Paratrooper MAB Portable and Mobile Transmitter Radio with Replicated Markings - The Para-Talkie MG 34 indicating manufacture by Kurt Seibel

indicating manufacture by Kurt Seibel of Berlin

a 22-pound

This example is definitely a somewhat upmarket version

AAF Manual 55-0-1 states the following

Original U.S. WWII Marine Paratrooper MAB Portable and Mobile Transmitter Radio with Replicated Markings - The Para-Talkie MG 34 indicating manufacture by Kurt SeibelOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is as rare as hen's teeth and yes it is complete and unissued! The U. S. Navy MAB was a typical chest mounted "walkie talkie" used during WWII. It was designed prior to the Handie Talkie for use by Marine paratroops. The Navy MAB was typical of most WWII "walkie talkies" in that it had a microphone, headset, and antenna, separate from the radio. Unit comes complete with web carry case, transmitter, antenna,