{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-model-ff33-field-telephone-by-r-b-co-dated-1937-feldfernsprecher-33","title":"Original German WWII Wehrmacht Model FF33 Field Telephone by R.B. \u0026 Co. Dated 1937 - Feldfernsprecher 33","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. The \u003cem\u003efeldfernsprecher\u003c\/em\u003e (field telephone) 33 (FF33) was the standard field telephone of the German military forces of WWII. It is a general purpose field telephone designed for wired communications. It was introduced in 1933 as a modern replacement for the previous WWI legacy field telephones the last of the series being the \u003cem\u003efeldfernsprecher 26\u003c\/em\u003e (1926). The FF33 can also be connected to the Torn. Fu. D2 and Torn. Fu. Bl, and F series radio sets to act as a remote handset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIngeniously designed with what appears to be one traditional wartime style handset, the lid interior of one has built in electrical circuit schematics for informational purposes. Used by the German Army throughout WW2 and continued in service for another 25 years into the Cold War era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the book \u003cem\u003eDeutche Soldaten\u003c\/em\u003e by Agustin Saiz, pages 170\/171, for more information on the Feldfernsprecher 33 phones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is offered in good service used condition with brown bakelite case, handset, all four data plates, and is \u003cstrong\u003e1937\u003c\/strong\u003e dated. There is no crank handle included, and the inside of the upper housing is marked with a \"cube\" logo reading \u003cstrong\u003eR B \u0026amp; Co\u003c\/strong\u003e, for \u003cem\u003eRichard Bosse \u0026amp; Co. of Frankfurt\u003c\/em\u003e, a known maker during the war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inner steel housing is maker marked and dated as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27818 (S Bell) 1937\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"overlapping S Bell\" marking is normally associated with \u003cem\u003eSiemens \u0026amp; Halske AG of Berlin\u003c\/em\u003e, the Electronics company that developed the FF33 Field Telephone, and still exists today. It is possible that the company subcontracted out the internals, or that they were swapped during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bakelite handset is marked with a \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e Eagle near the hanger clip, so this is definitely WWII issue. The cord still has the original fabric covering and \u003cstrong\u003e1944\u003c\/strong\u003e dated bakelite end plug. There is an early war \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWeimar Eagle \/ WaA69\u003c\/strong\u003e on the terminal area near where the handset attaches, and the phone still has an intact white \u003cstrong\u003ePrüftaste\u003c\/strong\u003e (test button). The outer housing measures approximately 11\" W x 8 1\/2\" H x 4\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have not tested this for functionality but it appears to be in working order, though some parts are missing, such as the crank handle and crank inlet cover. It also shows some cracking to the bakelite, with a chunk missing on the lower right front lid. The outer housing latches closed correctly, and the pivoting cover for the front terminals is present and functional. Offered in very good collectible, these have become increasingly difficult to find over the past decade. Ready to add to your collection and display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40924499607621,"sku":"ONJR23ASD41","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23ASD41__01.jpg?v=1705338581","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-model-ff33-field-telephone-by-r-b-co-dated-1937-feldfernsprecher-33","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}