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Collections in Cryptology - One Time Tape Devices
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Hagelin CX-52
With a randomly punched 5-level
one-time-paper-tape as a key.

Hagelin CX-52
With a randomly punched 5-level
one-time-paper-tape as a key.

Lorenz 5-Level One-Time-Paper-Tape Vault
Once locked, the tape cannot be returned to the vault
so that any exposed portion cannot be reused.

Lorenz 5-Level One-Time-Paper-Tape Vault
Once locked, the tape cannot be returned to the vault
so that any exposed portion cannot be reused.

Lorenz Mi544B One-Time-Tape Machine
With one one-time-paper-tape vault in use,
another open and one closed.
(Anonymous collection.)


One-Time-Paper-Tape Canisters
Once exposed, the paper tape cannot be reinserted,
thus keeping it from being reused. The canister
has a marbled pattern and is protected with a paper
or holographic seal to reveal if it has been opened
without authorization.
(National Cryptologic Museum Collection)