{"product_id":"ww2-junker-drp-german-naval-kriegsmarine-morse-key","title":"WW2 Junker DRP German Naval Kriegsmarine Morse Key","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Junker DRP German Naval Kriegsmarine Morse Key\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis fantastic morse key is an early WW2 Junker DRP German Naval Kriegsmarine Morse Key. It has a heavy steel base plate and is made from bakelite and steel. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original black rubberised cable and connector are missing. The key is in fairly good condition with some rust and surface blemishes. There are \u003c\/span\u003escratch marks on the gap adjustment screw but the numerals 0-9 are just about readable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSince this is a grey coloured key, it would have been used in the Kriegsmarine (Germany Navy) or in U-boats \/ Unterseeboot (\u003c\/span\u003esubmarines). \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate measurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Width: 7.9cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBase Length:- 19.5cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight: 6.7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere are some markings underneath the bakelite lever but I didn't want to dismantle it to read what it says. Usually, it has a logo for the State Material Examination office, a manufacturer's code and a bakelite material code. There are the remains of a pink  stamp on the rear of the base but this is too faded to read. It is usually Mar. N. which is an abbreviation for \u003cem\u003eMarine Nachrichtengeraete\u003c\/em\u003e (Navy communication devices), and a date\/number.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarked:\u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJunker, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD.R.P (\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cem data-processed=\"true\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eD\u003c\/strong\u003eeutches \u003cstrong\u003eR\u003c\/strong\u003eeichs\u003cstrong\u003ep\u003c\/strong\u003eatent\u003c\/em\u003e or German Reich Patent)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntstört- Suppressed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeder Spannung- Spring Tension\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe key was invented by Joseph Junker, a German Naval Radio Officer in World War I, and patented in 1920. Several modifications were made to the key over the years, (it was made until 1993), but the original design has stood the test of time. A Junker's key is noted for its smooth operation and the fact that you can adjust the lever tension.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis key has not been tested.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following link for more \u003ca title=\"Morse Key\" href=\"https:\/\/mullard-antiques-and-collectibles.myshopify.com\/collections\/morse-keys-telegraphy\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage morse keys.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Junker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56612029038967,"sku":null,"price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/WW2_Junker_DRP_German_Naval_Kriegsmarine_Morse_Key.jpg?v=1769442689","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-junker-drp-german-naval-kriegsmarine-morse-key","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}