1938 Telephone Cable Hand Spool

[meyle77]

Hi,

Here is my new 1938 dated hand held cable spool.

Made by Wittig & Schwabe, Langfeld im Erzgebirge.

The paint appears to be original as there is no traces of overpaint unless it was completely stripped and repainted.

Any feedback is appreciated.

Thanks !

[harryamb2]

a overlooked piece of equipment.

[MP44tom]

Indeed, they are overlooked easily, but nevertheless, a nice piece of equipment....

And they go so well with FF33's



Tom

[meyle77]

Thanks !

I need to find some period looking cable for it :-)

[Neil Hever]

Correction, this is not for field phone cable. It is for radio or pioneer cable. I have done a lot of study on the subject and this hand reel is often confused as a piece of telephone equipment. Attached are two photos. One shows the Aufspuler and Abspuler devices for field phone cable with a proper 17.5 cm reel. The other photo is a period illustration of radio antenna construction tools including the cable dispenser for setting up antennas. NH

[Danmark]

This is my cable spool by KMF - in unused ( it appears ) condition.

Regards, Dan

[timothy]

Nice ones shown! had one years ago. timothy

[Larry C]

a overlooked piece of equipment.

I totally agree..this spool..although nothing spectacular to look at...had played great roles in destroying buildings , bridges and strongholds. I historical piece of equipment that has " Been There " Regards Larry

[meyle77]

Nothing spectacular indeed but nice piece of field gear imo :-)

Thanks for all the comments.

[JPhilip]

Hello,
These are mine....
Thanks