{"product_id":"original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-model-ff33-field-telephone-by-sf-dated-1939-feldfernsprecher-33","title":"Original German WWII Wehrmacht Model FF33 Field Telephone by SF Dated 1939 - 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 very good service used condition with brown bakelite case, handset, all four data plates, the crank handle, and is \u003cstrong\u003e1939\u003c\/strong\u003e dated. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe inner steel housing is maker marked and dated as follows:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e27818 (SF) 1939\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe have unfortunately not been able to identify the SF in an Oval logo, but we have seen it on other examples, as well as on other telecommunications equipment from the WWII period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bakelite handset is dated 1936 under a maker logo that looks like an interlocking \u003cstrong\u003eT and B\u003c\/strong\u003e. The cord still has the original fabric covering and non-magnetic metal end plug. There is a \u003cem\u003eWaffenamt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Eagle \/ WaA616\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, and the pivoting covers over the front terminals and the crank handle inlet are present and still move correctly. There are still some wires under the battery cover, and it looks like there may be an adapter for a different size battery present. The case top cover closed correctly and latches in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered 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":41262703771717,"sku":"ONSV24SOS127","price":395.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24SOS127__16.jpg?v=1712150428","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-german-wwii-wehrmacht-model-ff33-field-telephone-by-sf-dated-1939-feldfernsprecher-33","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}