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Black automatic military desk phone, in use since the 1940's from the American Armed Forces, also known as "toaster" due to its shape. Receiver made from Bakelite, with a spiral cord, metal rotary dial, and with relatively heavy weight. It was widely used by the American Army during WWII, and during the 1950's at telecommunication bases where it became an integral part of the type AN/GTA-6A radar network. Used mainly for internal communication amongst the personnel at different stations. This device was also manufactured by other companies like Western Electric Co. who received orders from the American Army. This particular device was made in 1936 (the stamp unclear) and the rotary dial was from an Ericsson phone device.