Original 1897 Blickensdefer No 7 Portable Typewriter in Original Wood Case - Clandestine Issue German Replica The Italian Army requested minor

The Italian Army requested minor changes to reduce production costs

May show some storage stains or signs of light use

it was water-cooled using a jacket around the barrel that held approximately one gallon[clarification needed]

All bear WW2 dates and/or manufacturer codes and/or waffen amts

Gilt King's crown buttons and rank insignia in gold lace mounted of gilded braid epaulettes

Original 1897 Blickensdefer No 7 Portable Typewriter in Original Wood Case - Clandestine Issue German Replica The Italian Army requested minorOriginal Item: Original Item. Interestingly this appeared in a charitable benefit auction in Virginia and had reputedly originated from a Government clandestine department, the donor having inherited the machine from a long deceased relative who was a member of that organization. This is fascinating, it is an extremely lightweight portable typewriter made in Connecticut by BLICKENSDERFER in 1897 and is known as the No 7. Apart from being as old as the