{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-rare-ss-robust-model-typewriter-by-olympia-usgi-bring-back","title":"Original German WWII Rare SS \"ROBUST\" Model Typewriter by Olympia - USGI Bring Back","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is something we have only had very few of before: an original German WWII Schutzstaffel (SS) typewriter! This is a ROBUST model, made by \u003cstrong\u003eOLYMPIA BÜROMASCHINENWERKE AG. ERFURT\u003c\/strong\u003e (Olympia Office Machine Works Co), as noted on the label inside of the transit chest. There is also the script logo \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOlympia\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/em\u003eon the typewriter itself, which is marked on the bottom with serial number \u003cstrong\u003e4153873\u003c\/strong\u003e. The typewriter seems functional, and it even has a a ribbon, though we do not know if it is WWII period. There does seem to be an issue with the carriage lock slipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow, the question most have is \"what makes this an SS typewriter?\". That would be the \"shift\" position shown on the machine's key for 5, which is the double Sig rune emblem of the SS: \u003cstrong\u003eᛋᛋ\u003c\/strong\u003e. The striker itself has this on it, and it is definitely the original one. Very few of these survived the war intact, as most were modified for use post war with replacement of the key and striker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Typewriter comes complete with it's original wooden transit chest, with an inner label reading \u003cstrong\u003eKURZE ERKLÄRUNG DER OLYMPIA ROBUST\u003c\/strong\u003e (Short Explanation of Olympia ROBUST) on the inside of the lid. The chest, measuring 15\" x 14\" x 6 1\/2\", originally had a green painted exterior, with red markings, however these have long ago flaked away, with the remaining paint in a delicate condition. This Typewriter was apparently sent 'back home' to the U.S. by the GI who found it, as indicated by the address on the top of the case:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMrs. Mae Trumble\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e10060 Conner Ave Apt #5\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetroit 5, Michigan  U.S.A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an excellent opportunity to own a rare piece of military office equipment, still in very nice condition. Also an excellent research opportunity! Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":29458380030021,"sku":"ONSV3592","price":1395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV3592__06.jpg?v=1596491351","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-rare-ss-robust-model-typewriter-by-olympia-usgi-bring-back","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}