{"product_id":"wwii-u-s-navy-ge-gl-5fp7-radar-crt-display-tube-sperry-gyroscope-contract-box","title":"WWII U.S. Navy GE GL-5FP7 Radar CRT Display Tube – Sperry Gyroscope Contract Box","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWWII U.S. Navy GE GL-5FP7 Radar CRT Display Tube – Sperry Gyroscope Contract Box\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII-era General Electric GL-5FP7 cathode-ray tube (CRT) manufactured in the United States for military electronic equipment. The tube carries the GE logo, “GL-5FP7” designation, “Made in U.S.A.” marking, and a prominent U.S. Navy anchor-style acceptance\/inspection marking.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5FP7 was a specialized CRT type associated with radar and electronic display equipment, making this a desirable component from the formative period of American military radar technology. The large round phosphor screen and distinctive long-neck construction are characteristic of early radar\/display tubes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEspecially noteworthy is the surviving period cardboard shipping box. Its label reads “NAVY CONTRACT No. NXS-3575,” Part No. 808112, Quantity 1, and “Sperry Gyroscope Co., Garden City, N.Y.” Sperry was one of the important American manufacturers involved in wartime navigation, fire-control, radar and electronic systems. The combination of the GE-marked tube with a Navy-contract Sperry box gives this example excellent display appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube appears exceptionally clean and intact with no obvious cracks or major glass damage visible. Original box shows expected age, staining, edge wear and storage damage. Untested and sold as a historical military electronics collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43456119701581,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/wwii-u-s-navy-ge-gl-5fp7-radar-crt-display-tube-sperry-gyroscope-contract-box","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}