WW II German Army Amtsanschließer 33 – COMMAND / HQ TELEPHONE – RARE!

The Amtsanschließer Model 33 Command Field Phone was used extensively by the Wehrmacht.  It was designed for easy transport and made it quick to get a headquarters or command post up and running. While typical field phones were designed only to connect with each other on the field or theater of battle, the Model 33 could connect to the German national telephone network so it could send and receive calls to any standard telephone anywhere. For this reason, unlike typical field phones, they were generally used only by senior officers and their staff.

Made of a marbled bakelite, aluminum, and steel this phone is in EXCELLENT used condition!  With a numeric dial at the front, it features the original Model 33 handset with a rectangular connector, 5-position/4-pin, which connects to the top of the phone.  Manufactured in 1940, it has the manufacture code “ddu” stamped into the data plate.  All information and electrical connection plates are are still intact!  No breaks, chips or damage…but there are some marks and wear, due to the age.  Dial functions perfectly.  Various waffenamts throughout.  100% COMPLETE internally, it can be made to connect to a modern phone line, if one wished!  A PERFECT item for any collection or display!