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WW1 German Army Armeefernsprecher a/Art – PHONE HAND SET LEATHER POUCH – RARE!

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You are bidding on a VERY RARE example of a WW1 Imperial German Army First Model 1905 Armeefernsprechgerät alter Art Kopffernhörer alter Art (Army Field Telephone) Leather Carrying Pouch!
During WW I the German Imperial Army used two principally different lines of field telephones for its infantry units. A fairly heavy Feldfernsprecher or “Field Telephones” were in use by signalers in the 2nd and 3rd line positions or at headquarters while each infantry regiment in the front line was equipped by several more lightweight Armeefernsprechgerät or “Army field telephones”.
The Army field telephones originated in 1899 when the first communications units (Telegrafen-Bataillons) of German Imperial Army were raised. The first model of the Army field telephone was of Siemens design of 1894 and was called “Patrouillenapparat”.
Next the 1905 model has arrived which was in use all thru WW I despite the newer model of 1913, Eiserner Armeefernsprecher or “Iron Army field telephone”, has come into production. On top of push-to-talk key, “Armeefernsprechgerät alter Art” had two round shaped keys, one at each side of the telephone body. White key on the right side was Calling Button (Summerknopf) while black key on the left side allowed to increase temporarily, the strength of incoming signals.
Made of leather, this Field Telephone Hand Set Carrying Pouch is in GOOD used condition! Some slight marks and wear, due to the age, but that is expected. Top has come away (common for this type of item), and the securing strap/belt loop is missing. Made for the earlier handset, the later ones differed by being made of metal with a fabric covering. Could sue some restoration. This is an OFTEN missing accessory item for the Field Telephone, that would make a PERFECT item for any collection or display!

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