[R-390] R 390A Front Panel Color

[Glenn]

Hi Group,


Presently, there is an R 390A on ebay with an off-white front panel. The seller believes it was redone, albeit, very well redone. Around 1972, when I had my first exposure to these receivers after getting my Novice ticket as a teen, I remember seeing either an R 390 or A model with a similar front panel color but I have never seen one like it since. There is one on youtube that seems to be the same color but the author would not answer a question about the color; perhaps a language barrier.


So my question for the group is; does anyone know if this was ever a color requested under contract or made to suite a certain client, business or branch of a Military Service? If I had to guess, SWAG, I would like to believe it may have been for the US Army but this is just a wild guess. Any info would be GREATLY APPRECIATED.


Presently, I have over 100 units in my warehouse or mostly R 390A's and some 390's. 389's 391's and 392's. I have a friend who also owns over 100 pieces and neither of us have any knowledge of this being a color that was used under contract. 
Personally, I like this color and would consider using it for some of my clients if I can find lineage to an actual contract or application.


Regards,


Glenn WA4AOS
DSM Labs  (dot com)