Original German WWII Wehrmacht Model FF33 Field Telephone Dated 1943 - Feldfernsprecher 33
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Original Item: Only One Available. The feldfernsprecher (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 feldfernsprecher 26 (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.
Ingeniously 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.
See the book Deutche Soldaten by Agustin Saiz, pages 170/171, for more information on the Feldfernsprecher 33 phones.
This example is offered in very good condition with complete brown bakelite case, handset, crank handle, all four data plates, and is 1943 dated. The inner steel housing is maker marked and dated as follows:
104353 1943 E
There is no maker designation that we can see, which is not uncommon for later produced phones. The bakelite handset is marked with a Waffenamt WaA900 near the hanger clip, and then has a maker marking and the date 943, so this is definitely WWII issue. The cord still has the original fabric covering and 1943 dated bakelite end plug. There is also a Waffenamt WaA900 on the terminal area under the white Prüftaste (test button). The outer housing measures approximately 11" W x 8 1/2" H x 4".
We have not tested this for functionality but it appears to be complete and in working order. The outer housing latches closed correctly, and the pivoting covers for the crank and front terminals are 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!
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