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English: Five rolls of punched paper tape used to key the M-134 cipher machine, predecessor of the w:SIGABA. Note markings printed on tape to index initial settings.
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Source https://www.nsa.gov/Portals/70/documents/about/cryptologic-heritage/historical-figures-publications/publications/technology/The_SIGABA_ECM_Cipher_Machine_A_Beautiful_Idea3.pdf?ver=2019-08-07-124409-850 The SIGABA/ECM II Cipher Machine: “A Beautiful Idea,” Center for Cryptologic History, National Security Agency
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