SOE Agents Spy Set morse code transmitting Key.

This is an original model of a small spy set morse code transmitting key, and was used in the British spy sets A MK III and B2 Suitcase sets in the early 1940's. Later they were in Remote Control Unit L No.2 that was used with Wireless Sets No.62 and C12 from the late 1940's to the 1960's.The key and spy sets were designed by the late John Brown. This much sought after early one has S81/2R impressed into the top of the bakalite base. A slightly later model can be seen below. They are very small and light-weight keys measuring just 2" x 1.25" (50mm x 30mm). [See ref: MM22, page 11].

  • Eagle eyed collectors among you will notice that the B2 spy key (as above) has its bracket with gap adjuster on the right as you look at the key while operating. The post WW2 ones have this bracket on the left. A great way to "Spot the Difference".

    This is a slightly later model morse code transmitting Spy key probably used in a Remote Control Unit L No.2 that was used with Wireless Sets No.62 and C12 from the late 1940's to the 1960's. ZA 34835 is printed on the side of the base. This one is in super unused condition.
     
     
     
     
     

    The "SAS" Key.

    Key Used With The Mk.128 Set.

    "Mk.128 Key". This fine key measures overall 6 & 1/4" x 2 & 1/2" (160mm x 64mm). It was supplied with the Radio set Mk.128 / SR.128. It has a very smooth and quiet action and is well made indeed. The SR128 set was used by the SAS in the 1950's.

    SR128 Valved Manpack can be seen at VMARS
     
     
     
     
     

    Not A Spy Set Key. But Very Nice Anyway !

    "YA1860". This little key is only about 2" x 1.5" and often mistaken for a spy key. But they were used in military field telegraph/telephone sets. I have one Blue-Tacked to one side of my Bencher paddle key and it is good fun to use it occasionally.


    "BK"