Diana Cryptosystem | US Army Special Forces Cipher Wheel

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Description

Diana Cryptosystem Cipher Wheel is a faithful wooden reproduction of the cipher disk used by US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) throughout the Vietnam War and Cold War era.

DIANA was deployed by Special Forces operators across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Messages were sent via HF radio in Morse code. Considered unbreakable when paired with a One-Time Pad.

  • Two sizes: 5.5-inch and 4-inch diameter wooden disks.
  • US Army Special Forces emblem on the back.
  • Deeply laser-engraved text. Includes worksheets and historical documentation.
  • Engrave up to 45 characters at checkout.
  • See it in action: demonstration video.
  • Browse more in the cipher wheels and enigma machines collection.

Handmade by Creative Crafthouse in Hudson, Florida.

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Product Specifications

Materials
Wood
Difficulty Level
Hard
Age Range
Teens (13-18 years), Adults (18+ years), Seniors (65+ years)
What's Included
Cipher wheel (1), Instructions sheet (1)
Gift Occasions
Christmas, Birthday, Holidays
Personalization Available
Yes
Puzzle Type
Escape Room, Cipher
Category
Escape Room Prop
Availability
In Stock

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Diana Cryptosystem?

A faithful wooden reproduction of the cipher disk used by the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) throughout the Vietnam War and Cold War era.

Who used the Diana cipher?

US Army Special Forces operators, A-Teams, B-Teams, and communication stations across Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia. Believed to be the last physical wheel-based cipher used by the US military.

How does it work?

Operators encoded messages using the cipher wheel and a One-Time Pad, then transmitted them via HF radio in Morse code. Considered unbreakable when paired with a One-Time Pad. The included worksheets walk you through encoding and decoding.

What sizes are available?

Two sizes: a 5.5-inch large disk and a 4-inch small disk. Choose at checkout.

What is the Diana made of?

Wood, with deeply laser-engraved text and the US Army Special Forces emblem on the back.

What is included?

The cipher wheel, worksheets for encoding and decoding, and historical documentation written with input from a Special Forces soldier who used the system in the field.

Is the Diana Cryptosystem easy to use?

Yes. Despite its high security, the system is quick and simple to operate. The included worksheets make it usable even for beginners.

Can I personalize the Diana Cipher Wheel?

Yes. We laser engrave up to 45 characters at checkout.

Where is it made?

Handmade by Creative Crafthouse in our Hudson, Florida workshop.

Is there a demonstration video?

Yes. Watch the Diana Cryptosystem in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1N_HyRKHLgM. For more product videos, visit https://www.youtube.com/@dj51florida/videos

Who is the Diana Cipher Wheel a good gift for?

It is popular as a gift for cryptography enthusiasts, military history buffs, Green Beret veterans and their families, James Bond fans, STEM educators, and as a unique conversation piece.