{"title":"Single","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"ajax-12-coat-button-spy-camera-soviet-kgb-design-4-1995","title":"Ajax–12 \"Coat Button\" Spy Camera (#4) - 1995 - Soviet\/KGB Design","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVideo of this item:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WqU1u_8LIk4\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground Info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an original, fully functioning Ajax-12 (or F-21) subminiature camera and \"coat button\" disguise, produced by Krasnogorski Mekhanicheskii Zavod (KMZ) for the Russian government from 1951 until 1995.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ajax-12 was an incredibly versatile camera that was used by the KGB (the Soviet equivalent to the CIA) and other Warsaw Pact nations for covert photography. Its small size meant that it was easy to conceal within everyday objects, including umbrellas, handbags, a pack of cigarettes, and most famously under one's coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eThe \"coat button\" apparatus shown here was used to accomplish this. The camera would be carefully positioned to shoot from behind the button holes, and was activated with a remote shutter switch hidden in the operative's coat pocket. Often the center of the button was split and would act as a pair of shutters, opening up when a photo was taken.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eFor a detailed Ajax-12 spec sheet, check out Crypto Museum:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.cryptomuseum.com\/covert\/camera\/f21\/index.htm%20\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003ewww.cryptomuseum.com\/covert\/camera\/f21\/index.htm \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eA Certificate of Authenticity accompanies this item.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eUsing the camera:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eThe Ajax-12 was originally designed to use 21mm unperforated film, which is unfortunately very hard to come by today. However, usable film can be obtained by either cutting down standard 35mm film or purchasing unperforated 16mm film! Though a small portion of the image will be lost with a smaller film size, we find it to be the easiest option. 16mm film is available from the Film Photography Project here:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/filmphotographystore.com\/collections\/minolta-16-subminiature-film\/products\/minolta-16-fpp-x2-bw-negative-25-ft-16mm-no-perf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003ewww.filmphotographystore.com\/collections\/minolta-16-subminiature-film\/products\/minolta-16-fpp-x2-bw-negative-25-ft-16mm-no-perf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eBe aware that finding a service to develop 16mm film may also be tricky, and again it may be easier to do it yourself. The link above contains information on how to do this as well!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eBelow are a few images that we shot and developed using the Ajax-12. Don't mind the poor resolution, unfortunately we aren't the best at developing and scanning film!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg height=\"1024x1024\" width=\"1024x1024\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/files\/Ajax_Camera_1_1024x1024.jpg?v=1630607908\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eItem Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis camera is fully functional, and has been restored using parts obtained at auction from the former collection of the KGB Espionage Museum!\u003c\/strong\u003e We obtained these Ajax-12 cameras from a camera collector in Russia, and restored each button shutter apparatus to its original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe camera in this listing bears the serial number T950460, meaning that it was manufactured in 1995. This would have been shortly after the Soviet Union fell, and perhaps it may have been intended to be used by the KGB's successors. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40038848692271,"sku":"SPECIAL-AJAX4","price":650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/products\/1_5a49ca63-0b4f-4475-be17-c4a314143256.jpg?v=1630617451"},{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-silver-tetradrachm-325-to-323-bce-macedonian-empire","title":"Alexander the Great Silver Tetradrachm - 336 to 323 BCE - Macedonian Empire","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCoin info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Tetradrachm, silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 25mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthority: Alexander III (the Great)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 336-323 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: The Greek god Herakles (representing Alexander the Great) on the obverse, Zeus seated on reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e (356 - 323 BCE) was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003egreatest military leaders in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, having created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander was tutored by Greek philosopher \u003cstrong\u003eAristotle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at the age of 20 he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne. He then embarked on a series of conquests, defeating the Persian Empire and eventually stretching his empire from Greece to Egypt and into India. He is known for spreading Greek culture and civilization throughout the conquered territories. Alexander died at the age of 32, possibly from a fever or poisoning. His empire was eventually divided among his generals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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He is considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003egreatest military leaders in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, having created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander was tutored by Greek philosopher \u003cstrong\u003eAristotle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at the age of 20 he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne. He then embarked on a series of conquests, defeating the Persian Empire and eventually stretching his empire from Greece to Egypt and into India. He is known for spreading Greek culture and civilization throughout the conquered territories. Alexander died at the age of 32, possibly from a fever or poisoning. His empire was eventually divided among his generals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact coin in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44382290477340,"sku":"AC-ALEX120-DRACH","price":289.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/products\/20230117152652_IMG_1207.png?v=1674195133"},{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-bronze-unit-1-336-to-323-bce-macedonian-empire-1","title":"Alexander the Great Bronze Unit (#1) - 336 to 323 BCE - Macedonian Empire","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCoin info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Unknown (bronze), possibly hemiobol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 19mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthority: Alexander III (the Great)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 336-323 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: The Greek god Herakles (representing Alexander the Great) on the obverse, club and bow on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e (356 - 323 BCE) was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003egreatest military leaders in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, having created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander was tutored by Greek philosopher \u003cstrong\u003eAristotle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at the age of 20 he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne. He then embarked on a series of conquests, defeating the Persian Empire and eventually stretching his empire from Greece to Egypt and into India. He is known for spreading Greek culture and civilization throughout the conquered territories. Alexander died at the age of 32, possibly from a fever or poisoning. His empire was eventually divided among his generals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. You will receive the exact coin in this photo, along with a glass top leatherette display box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Hoard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44382295589148,"sku":"AC-ALEX120-BRZE1","price":174.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/1096\/7599\/products\/20230117153312_IMG_1214.png?v=1674195395"},{"product_id":"alexander-the-great-bronze-unit-2-336-to-323-bce-macedonian-empire","title":"Alexander the Great Bronze Unit (#2) - 336 to 323 BCE - Macedonian Empire","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 15px;\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003eCoin info:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: Unknown (bronze), possibly hemiobol\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 18mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthority: Alexander III (the Great)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: circa 336-323 BCE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: The Greek god Herakles (representing Alexander the Great) on the obverse, club and bow on the reverse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe legendary \u003cstrong\u003eAlexander the Great\u003c\/strong\u003e (356 - 323 BCE) was a king of the ancient Greek kingdom of Macedon. He is considered one of the \u003cstrong\u003egreatest military leaders in history\u003c\/strong\u003e, having created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlexander was tutored by Greek philosopher \u003cstrong\u003eAristotle\u003c\/strong\u003e, and at the age of 20 he succeeded his father Philip II to the throne. He then embarked on a series of conquests, defeating the Persian Empire and eventually stretching his empire from Greece to Egypt and into India. He is known for spreading Greek culture and civilization throughout the conquered territories. Alexander died at the age of 32, possibly from a fever or poisoning. His empire was eventually divided among his generals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"JsGRdQ\"\u003eAll purchases include a Certificate of Authenticity. 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