M-209 Machine
The U.S. Army used the M-209 encryption device during WWII starting in 1942. It's a compact unit (the outer housing is only 7 x 3.5 x 5.5 inches) and quite rugged. Operating the unit is straightforward.
If you have other information/stories about the M-209, or possibly used one yourself, please contact me by clicking the "contact" link on the navigation bar to the left.
U.S. Soldier with an M-209 pouch
M-209 Links
- The Hagelin M-209-B Rotor Machine
- CSP-1500
- Operating Instructions for CSP-1500 (a.k.a. M-209)
- Dabbling in the Cryptographic World--A Story
- The Best Links' take on the M-209. See especially the CAD drawing of the M-209: Impressive!
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