German Field Phones

[ObKrieger]

Hi guys,

These were my first purchases of 2011. I got them dirt cheap, fresh out of the attic, and they are really a great addition to my overall display. When I finish putting everything together I'll post pictures of my entire collection for you all.

One phone has a 1937 dated box and a 1937 dated phone. The other has a 1936 dated box and a 1941 dated phone.

If you look at the two white boxes on the top, the codes are different. How often were these changed? I thought the Germans would have kept it standard, especially in the pre-war years.

The '36 phone had a piece of the instructions for the battery inside!

Enjoy,
Mo

[JPhilip]

Hello,
They're great M33 german field phones...congrats...
The first one posted has even a number painted on the side.
I once owned a example that had "Feind Hört mit" painted on the lid.
Thanks for sharing, sorry if i can't help you out regarding the codes for letters...
The "Pertrix" piece of paper is a real plus here....
Thanks

[Doppelaccount]

hi,
long time ago but i can answer your question

early models until in the year 1936 have the old codes Anton, Ärger, BRUNO and so on .....
after this it never changes any more

regards,
Kevin