Original German WWII 1937 dated Feldfernsprecher FF 33 Field Telephone by Siemens & Halske Original Items

Original Item: Only One Available. The feldfernsprecher 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 feldfern-sprecher 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/red bakelite case, handset, crank handle, cord, all 4 data plates, and is 1937 Dated. The exterior is somewhat worn, which shows some of the internal texture of the bakelite, and also has worn the phonetic alphabet data plate. The inner steel housing is maker marked and dated as follows:

41162  (SH) 1937

The Interlocking “SH” or “S BELL” logo stands for maker Siemens & Halske AG of Berlin, the Electronics company that developed the FF33 Field Telephone, and still exists today. They also have their marking on the inside of the top cover. The bakelite handset was a Waffenamt proof near the hanging loop, so it is definitely WWII Issue. The cord has lost virtually all of the rubber covering, though most of the first layer of fabric is intact, with some of the second layer exposed. There is also a Waffenamt on the metal housing under the white Prüftaste (test button). The 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. Offered in very good collectible, these have become increasingly difficult to find over the past decade. Ready to add to your collection and display!