WW2 German Wehrmacht Dfh. a Kopfhörer – PANZER HEADSET – 1943 – #9 – VERY NICE!

You are bidding on an EXCELLENT set of WW2 German Wehrmacht Dfh.a Kopfhörer (Headphones)! This specific type was used in Tanks and Armoured Vehicles used both by the Heer, Luftwaffe, and Kriegsmarine.In pre-42 Panzer III/IVs (before the introduction of the intercom box 20), the radioman wore the Dfh.b headset. All other crew members wore the Dfh.d headsets, which were connected to intercom connection points (socket box units Z19 or Z20). Dfh.d headsets are easily identified by their small plugs with short stubby prongs. Externally, other than the plug and markings, they were identical to the Dfh.b, but internally they were totally different in their makeup. Because these headsets needed to serve a system that had no amplification, the resistance value is only 54 ohm whereas the Dfh.b is 2000 ohm.Made of aluminum, steel, rubber, and bakelite, this Panzer headset is in VERY NICE used condition! The earpieces are still fully adjustable, and they retain approx. 95% of their original paint and finish! Both earpieces retain their original markings and indicate:Dfh.a42All the original wartime wiring remains, as well as the original earpads and plug! I have shown this exact type in use in the last photos. Note that this type of headset is normally a Dfh.b., however, it appears they were switched to a Dfh.a. Could easily be swapped back. A FANTASTIC item for any collection or display!