Original WWII German FF33 Field Phone Grounding Stake Wehrmacht Army Signals WW2

  

These stakes allow you to run only one line between phones and use the earth as the second line. This novel concept allows you to maximize the use of your available cable, but does allow the enemy to listen in via the ground.

This one is in fairly good condition with faint markings. The contact knob also works freely. It appears to be nearly unused as the tip is still nice and the top doesn't look like anyone has really pounded on it much. See photos for size and condition. Years ago, we spoke with a Wehrmacht veteran at an event that recalled using the stakes and he told us that amongst the signals group, it was common practice to urinate on the grounding stake to better ground it.

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