WW2 German Wehrmacht Fernschreiber T 38a Si – T34 K TELETYPE ENCODING MACHINE w/ SS RUNES – VERY RARE!

You are bidding on a VERY RARE and 100% original WW2 German Wehrmacht Fernschreiber T38 Si (T34K) Teletype Machine! This was used heavily in communication centers and radio rooms.

The T38 St (T-34), is an electromechanical teletypewriter developed around 1930 by Siemens & Halske in Berlin. It utilized a 5-bit digital telegraphy communications (Telex) network, using the ITA-2 standard. It was used throughout the war on many telegraphy networks in Europe, in­cluding the telex networks of Germany, Belgium, France, Austria and The Netherlands. It was used extensively by the German Army for communication over fixed land-lines, but occasionally also over the air.

Similar to modern day Fax machines, the Teleprinter would send (and receive) electronically codes messages, which were then printed out onto thin strips of paper at the receiving end. 

Various examples of this machine were shown in use in the communication room depicted in the film, “Valkyrie”.

Made of aluminum, brass, steel, and wood, by Siemens & Halske, this item is in AMAZING used condition. Being over 80 years old, it does feature some marks, scratches, and wear, due to the age, but otherwise SUPERB and 100% COMPLETE! Retains most of its original paint and finish, with a clear data plate indicating:

Fernschreiber T.38aSi
T.typ. 34k
1944

Mechanically functional, it still retains the original wartime Paper Strip Roll, the original Plugs & Wiring, and the original Wood Mounting Base! Also features two SS runes under the “F” Key. I have NEVER seen another one of its type, making it EXCEEDINGLY RARE! I have not tested it electrically, so I am selling this as-is and non-functional (I will leave functionality up to the winning bidder). I have shown this exact type in use in the last images. Would make a FANTASTIC addition to any collection or display!