Cryptographic Equipment

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Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	J. Hicks solid brass cipher disk (1893) measuring about 5 cm in diameter.	Acquired in February 2009 from a seller in Chicago. Inscription on back of cipher disk shows a) "WD 52" which is likely "War Department 52" and b) the broad arrow stamp. Here are other photos of this cipher disk: Alternate View showing diameter Reverse view showing WD 52 and broad arrow markings I would be most appreciative of any information regarding this cipher disk.	Absolutely no other information on the web or searched texts so far, nor from international museums including the Imperial War Museum in Great Britain.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. Army cylindrical cipher device (1922 onwards).	The aluminum cylinder is made up of 25 coded wheels with each having a different but specific permutation of the alphabet. Each wheel was indexed accordingly and they could be ordered in a manner determined by a key list.	There's much on the web for this cylinder with one on Wikipedia.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Hebern Electric Code Machine (1924).	Here are other photos of this Hebern machine: Keyboard & Lampboard View Rotor for Hebern Device	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of Hebern cipher machines.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Kryha Standard Model - circa 1920's.	Here are other photos of this Kryha machine: Kryha Device (open) Portable leather storage case	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of Kryha cipher machines.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	WW-II German 4-rotor Kriegsmarine Enigma (1942-1945).	Here are other photos of this classic 4-rotor Enigma machine: Rotors Storage Box (closed) Rotors Storage Box (open) Begleitbuch	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of the 4-rotor naval Enigma.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	WW-II German 3-rotor Enigma (1939-1945).	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device: Rotor Set (photo forthcoming) Rotor (photo forthcoming)	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of the German Enigma. There are many websites devoted to Enigma and its history including this site on origins of the Enigma/Ultra operation and this site on Enigma codebreaking which has a photo of an 8-rotor Enigma which could arguably be Model B in the early commercial versions of Enigma?
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Commercial 4-rotor K-Enigma (circa 1940).	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device: Rotor Set (photo forthcoming) Rotor (photo forthcoming) Manual in German and French (photo forthcoming)	Please click on this Indopedia entry on the history of the commercial K Enigma.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	NEMA (Swiss Enigma-like machine - circa 1947).	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device: Rotor Set (photo forthcoming) Rotor (photo forthcoming) Manual in German and French (photo forthcoming) I have an extra manual to trade.	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of the NEMA cipher device.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	KL-7 Rotor Device (NATO Version).	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device (which was also known as AFSAM and ADONIS): Power Supply Accessories & Tools Box Rotors in Box NATO Confidential Manual on Maintenance & Repairs for the KL-7	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of the U.S./NATO KL-7 encryption device.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Fialka M-125 MN Encryption Device (1978 to 1999).	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device: Main Crypto Unit with cover open Rotor Set Rotor (3K-1418)	More information available at this German website on the Soviet M-125 MN Fialka system.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Koralle M-130 Soviet Weather Cipher Device.	Here are other photos of this electro-mechanical device: Second photo of Koralle Device Cover open exposing cavity where crypto core would have been Power Supply - front Power Supply - left side Power Supply - right side I would much like to find the crypto engine for this device - I have 5 of the main rotors.	More information available at this German website on the Soviet M-130 Koralle system.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Rotors from a T-205 WECHA Soviet Block Rotor Encryption Device (1972 to 1982).	Rotors from a Soviet Block T-205 WECHA rotor encryption device - likely from 1972 up to 1982 (thank you Jurag and Jörg Drobick!)	Additional information is available at this German website on the Soviet T-205 Wecha system.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Hagelin C-36 Mechanical Cipher Device - 1936.	This device was produced by Hagelin in 1936 with one major purchaser being France.	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the C-36.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	WW-II M209-A (American Military Encryption Device).	The M209-A (American Device produced by Hagelin-Cryptos under contract with Smith-Corona) was used primarily by the U.S. military in WW-II and Korean War. Other photos: M209-A with Carry Bag M209-A (closed) M209-A (open)	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the M-209A, M-209B and CSP-1500.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	WW-II M209-B (American Military Encryption Device).	The M209-B (American Device produced by Hagelin-Cryptos under contract with Smith-Corona) was used primarily by the U.S. military in WW-II and Korean War. Other photos: M209-B with Carry Bag and Manual	More information is available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the M-209A, M-209B and CSP-1500.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	WW-II CSP-1500 (U.S. Navy version of the M-209).	The CSP-1500 (American Device produced by Hagelin-Cryptos under contract with Smith-Corona) was used primarily by the U.S. Navy in WW-II and Korean War. Other photos: CSP-1500 (closed) CSP-1500 (open)	Additional information is available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the M-209A, M-209B and CSP-1500.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. KOK-1 Encryption System.	Cage system in its plastic storage case - likely of 1960's and/or 1970's vintage.	No additional information on web.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Code de l'Empire - France - 1942.	Avec deux volumes - l'un est chiffrant et l'autre déchiffrant. Chacun de ces volumes vient avec une deuxième section à la fin: Section II (chiffrante) Section II (déchiffrante)	No additional information on web.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	C-52 Hagelin-Cryptos Device.	The C-52 was produced by Hagelin-Cryptos in the early 1950's. Other photos: C-52 Device C-52 Accessories	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the C-52 and CX-52. There's also an excellent technical webpage by Dirk Rijmenants on the C-52 and CX-52.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	CD-57 Hagelin-Cryptos Portable Cryptographic Device.	The CD-52 was produced by Hagelin-Cryptos in the early 1957/1958 timeframe. Other photos: CD-57 Device View of Internal Components	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the CD-57. There's also an excellent webpage with photos and simulator for the CD-57.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	HC-9 (Swedish Device).	The HC-9 was produced by the Swedish company AB Transvertex in the 1950's through the 1970's timeframe. A basic component for this machine was the use of punched cards which emulated pinwheels.	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of the HC-9. There's also an excellent webpage with photos and significant details for the HC-9.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Swiss TC-53 Telecipher Machine (Telekryptogeraet).	The TC-53 was produced by the Swiss company Dr. Edgar Gretener AG (later known as GRETAG) in the 1950's. Additional photos: TC-53 Device TC-53 Accessories (inside panel) Photo of accompanying manual (forthcoming)	More information available at this website by Jerry Proc with significant contributions (background and photos) by Walter Schmid.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	European FG Cipher Device (Manual System) from 1950's.	This device was likely used by the Swiss Intelligence Service in the 1950's. Additional photos: FG Device (reverse) (forthcoming) Photo of accompanying manual (forthcoming)	No other information on the web has been found for this device.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	French Device - Code based on Sliding Alphabets (Manual System).	This device was designed by "Codes Télégraphiques Georges Lugagne" in France and produced circa 1915-1925. Additional photos: Accompanying manual (forthcoming)	No other significant information on the web has been found for this device aside from this photo on eBay in January 2009.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	French Device - Code based on Sliding Alphabets (Manual System).	This device was designed by "Sphinx" Pocket Cryptograph - Société des Codes Télégraphiques Georges Lugagne (France) and produced circa 1920-1930. Additional photos: Accompanying manual (forthcoming)	No other significant information on the web has been found for this device aside from this photo on eBay in January 2009.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	UK SYKO Device (Manual strip-cipher system).	This UK device was used in WW-II by the British and its allies including Canada. Additional photos: Sliding Alphabets Case	No other significant information on the web has been found for this device.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. Signal Corps Code Wheel (1912).	This U.S. Signal Corps codewheel device was used in WW-I and prior. Additional photos: Code Card (reverse) I have an extra one of these if anyone wishes to trade.	Light research reveals no other significant information on the web has been found for this device.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	BATCO (UK) Code Card System - circa 1970's onward.	This U.K. handheld encryption device was used from the late 1980's onwards. Additional photos: Vinyl Wallet Slide Rule System Vocabulary Code Card	More information available at this Wikipedia website on the history of BATCO.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. Navy CSP-1756 - circa 1970's onward.	U.S. Navy CSP-1756 (Part of PENELOPE System - made of mahogany with dimensions: 15"w, 3"d, 3/4"h). Additional photos: CSP-1756 (face) CSP-1756 (reverse) CSP-1756 original packaging Second U.S. Navy CSP-1756 photos: CSP-1756 (face) CSP-1756 (reverse)	Very interesting information available at this USS Pampanito website including a copy of the Operating Instructions for the CSP-1750 and CSP-1756.

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Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	STU-III Secure Phone - Sectel 9600 (1987 onwards).	Here are other photos related to this Sectel phone: Manual and key STU-III facsimile unit - Fax unit manual.	Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of STU-III secure phones.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	STU-III Secure Phone (Model 2100) by AT&T.		Please click on this Wikipedia entry on the history of STU-III secure phones.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. Naval Cipher Phone.	Wall Mount TA-840A/U by Naval Avionics Facility.	Only scant information on this telephone on the web.
	U.S. Cipher Phone.	SVP Model 1841346 by FEMCO.	Limited information on this telephone on the web.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	U.S. Secure Phone.	HYX-60/TSEC.	No other information on this telephone on the web.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	UK Keying Gear - Cossor.		No other information on this keyer on the web.

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Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	A.J. Myer Cipher Disk - 2009.	Purchased on eBay in March 2009. This is an excellent reproduction of a cipher code disk used by the U.S. Signal Corps from the American Civil War until the Spanish American War. About 3.75 inches in diameter with heavy yellow card stock with base and turning knob in brass finish. Based on the an original patent from 1865 by A.J. Myer. The disk came with a copy of the Myer patent and a page description on how to use the "Military Dot Code" with the disk. Further information can be found in the online book (originally written in 1882) "The Military Telegraph" which covers communications for both sides of the Civil War.	I purchased mine for $21.50 USD shipping included. If you are interested in inquiring about this replica disk, you can contact the original designer through this email address arcy1947@yahoo.com with your questions. These are made in the United States by a handicapped stroke victim.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	KAL-55-B Grille and Code Table - reproduction circa 2004.	Here is the obverse of the KAL-55-B which details directions on usage.	No other reference found on the web.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	M-94 / CSP-488 Replica (Polished Aluminum) - 2008.	Purchased on eBay in December 2008. Specifications as described in listing: Absolutely beautiful example of the Original M-94 or CSP-488 Cipher Device ALL disks and thumb-nut are machined and polished Aluminum The 1/4" rod, butt-end plate, and arm is machined and polished Stainless Steel Very precise machining makes for a very attractive and perfectly moving device It is made to scale, though may not be exact deminsions as original It is unmarked, without any letters or symbols. The new owner can stamp OR mill letters into the disks if they feel fit. Once you see this Device in person and hold it, you will be amazed by its quality craftsmanship and heavy weight.....no corners cut here.

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Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Crypto AG Complimentary Pen (Swiss made by Caran d'Ache).	Purchased on eBay in 2007.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Hagelin Cryptos Complimentary Lighter.	Purchased on eBay in 2007.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Crypto AG RFM-100 Meter - 1980's.	Purchased on eBay in 2008. Likely used by Crypto AG technicians in the field.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	Crypto AG Swiss Army Knife.	Purchased on eBay in 2008. Here is the photo of the obverse of the knife.
Click for larger photo Source: Personal Collection	AB Cryptoteknik Pencil Sharpener - 1930's.	Purchased on eBay in 2008. Here is the photo of the company marking on the sharpener. It appears that this company produced non-cryptographic items!