German field telephone model 1916

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Westfront

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My latest find is this German field telephone model 1916 ( Feldfernsprecher 16 Type B ) its a nice looking typical German workmanship unfortanuly is the leather carrying strap missing , there are some markings i can´t figure out what they mean like Lb/E , La and TV maybe someone know.

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Very nice, congratulations. I have seen them in feldpostes but never the real thing. Very cool
 
Yes...well, errr.., now that you remind me that is correct but I had had a few glasses of that vin rouge of yours... New Brunswick Merlot I think you called it or was that the Shiraz de Fredsville?? Anyway, as you say I "trippped" over it so all I can claim is my lack of memory is due to excesive alcohol consumption.
 
Hey Tony,
It is obvious that Brian had not seen the real thing, or he would not have tripped over it!
Best
Gus
 
Westfront,

That is a nice example. The Lb/E and La refer to the two wire connectors on the side of the box that you did not show. They are marked on the lid so you can tell what side they are on from above and which connector is for which wire. Lb/E means Leitung b/ Erde, and La means Leitung a.

Chip
 
Hello Chip

Thanks for your reply how could i mis that :sleepy2: the letters are indeed on the wire connectors thanks again.

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