Wehrmacht cable reel for "V.K.(Fbg.bf) radio remote control

Code: 10499

A Wehrmacht reel for the extension cable of the remote control unit for the Torn.Fu.b1 and Torn.Fu.f (Vl.K.(Fbg.bf). The reel originally held a cable  with 50 meters of cable. This allowed artillery observers to move up to 100 meters forward of the position of the radio (another 50 m cable was contained in the main remote control set). The reel is in unissued condition, serial number and year have not yet been stamped on the type plate. The reel is 1939 dated and Wa.A marked on the back.