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The set was probably 98 percent New Old Stock and had been stored in a collection for the past 30-40 years so everything is mint and most items still had paper tags on them. Included but not listed in the auction were several extra items including the complete mounting diagram set and hardware for use in an M4. I sure won't need it all in a T-16 but a friend who purchased my previous No 19 set and accessories (so I could upgrade) will be able to use it. The kit includes not just the mounting shelf but the shock mounts, side shelf braces, radio and P/S unit canvas covers and a large bag of the clips for bolting all of the cables to the armor as well as hangers for five headsets.

Of particular interest was the signal satchels. There were three unissued satchels which were made to the British/Commonwealth pattern but with American OD canvas with American straps and hardware. Essentially reverse lend-lease which was done with other items the English produced in small numbers so US politicians could justify to the public that things worked out in the end with some much going to the UK.