{"product_id":"soviet-field-telephone-tai-43-bakelite","title":"Soviet Field Telephone TAI-43 – Military Bakelite Phone, WW2 Era Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet field telephone is a TAI-43 (TAI-43 in Cyrillic), a military telephone in a durable dark brown Bakelite case. Developed during World War II and used widely through the mid-20th century, it became a backbone of Red Army communications and later of Warsaw Pact forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Military field telephone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e TAI-43\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakelite, metal and rubber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original black handset with push-to-talk button and yellow braided-style cord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal Parts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Internal generator (inductor), wiring diagram inside the lid and original instructions plate in Russian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.85 kg (8.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e WW2 \/ early Cold War\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside the Lid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wiring diagram\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed. The dark brown Bakelite body is in very good vintage condition, with no major cracks or chips visible. The mechanical parts, including the latch, buttons and generator handle, appear intact. The phone is untested for communication and is sold as a non-working collectible for display or decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe TAI-43 was based on the captured German FF-33 field phone and adapted to Soviet production standards. It was known for its reliability in harsh field conditions. The heavy Bakelite case, the crank generator and the Russian-language markings make it a characteristic piece for collectors of military communications gear, vintage telephones and reenactment displays. Collectors usually display it on a shelf or desk, and since this example is sold as non-working, it is intended for decoration and display rather than for use as a telephone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67681937981589,"sku":"EBAY-406917365275","price":134.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-field-telephone-tai-43-bakelite-1.jpg?v=1791722727","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-field-telephone-tai-43-bakelite","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}