Rare original vintage UNIC tube radio, believed to date from the late 1930s to early 1950s period, later used by the Belgian Army Welfare Service.
An exceptionally decorative and authentic large-format valve radio set, still retaining its original station dial, original knobs, original internal tube setup and military Belgian Army identification plates marked:
“ARMEE BELGE – BELGISCH LEGER – SERVICE WELFARE – WELFARE DIENST”
The radio is still functioning, which is becoming very uncommon for these early European tube radios.
The beautiful original front dial still displays many historic European radio stations including Bruxelles, Hilversum, Paris, Monte Carlo, Vatican, London, Luxembourg and many more.
Features:
* Original UNIC radio
* Belgian Army Welfare Service marked
* Large original wooden cabinet
* Original glass station dial
* Original bakelite knobs
* Original vacuum tubes present
* Working condition
* Rare military provenance
* Very decorative display piece
* Excellent mancave / HQ / reenactment item
Condition:
* Radio powers on and works
* Original station-search needle occasionally sticks and should be serviced
* For an experienced vintage radio technician this is normally an easy repair
* Untouched original interior
* Needs servicing/check-up for safe long-term use
* Would benefit from careful cleaning/polishing
* Antenna should be replaced/restored
* Cabinet shows honest age and use
* Very attractive original patina
A rare and impressive military-related radio, perfect for:
* WWII collections
* Belgian Army collections
* vintage communications displays
* reenactment headquarters
* museum displays
* industrial / vintage interiors
* mancaves
Because of the Belgian Army Welfare markings and surviving original condition, this is far rarer than a standard civilian radio from the same period.