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product_id: 628157566
title: "Mexican Army Cipher Disks - Historical, Powerful, Useful Encryption Machine"
brand: "creative crafthouse"
price: "$11"
currency: NZD
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/628157566-mexican-army-cipher-disks-historical-powerful-useful-encryption-machine
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Compact 6-inch diameter largest wheel Premium alder wood build 5 precision laser-engraved disks Mexican Army Cipher Disks - Historical, Powerful, Useful Encryption Machine

**Brand:** creative crafthouse
**Price:** $11
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🕵️‍♂️ Unlock history’s secrets with every spin!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Mexican Army Cipher Disks - Historical, Powerful, Useful Encryption Machine by creative crafthouse
- **How much does it cost?** $11 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/628157566-mexican-army-cipher-disks-historical-powerful-useful-encryption-machine)

## Best For

- creative crafthouse enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted creative crafthouse brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Ready to Use:** No assembly or batteries needed—just dive into cryptographic fun instantly.
- • **Engaging & Educational:** Includes 3 encoded messages to decode, perfect for sharpening your puzzle-solving skills.
- • **Artisanal Craftsmanship:** Smooth lacquered alder wood with deeply laser-engraved numbers for tactile luxury.
- • **Dynamic Encryption Keys:** Changeable keys and multiple number mappings per letter for versatile, secure messaging.
- • **Historic Cipher Mastery:** Experience authentic encryption used by the Mexican Army pre-WWI.

## Overview

The Mexican Army Cipher Disks are a beautifully crafted, portable encryption device featuring five laser-engraved alder wood disks. Originally used during the Mexico-USA conflict before WWI, this compact 6-inch diameter cipher machine allows users to encode messages with changeable keys, making it both a historical artifact and an engaging puzzle. No assembly or batteries required, it comes with clear instructions and sample ciphers to decode, blending education with vintage cryptographic intrigue.

## Description

This encryption machine was state of the art during the time of conflict between Mexico and the USA shortly before World War I. It uses 5 disks that convert letters into 2 digit numbers based on a key that is used to initially set the wheels. Our version is particularly nice. The wood used is alder and the numbers are deeply laser engraved on the smooth lacquered surface. The largest wheel is just under 6” in diameter and ¼” thick. The remaining wheels are either 5/32” or 1/8” thick. The machine is easy to use and comes with clear instructions. We also provide 3 different encoded messages for you to try and decode.

Review: This is a really nice, well-made cipher. It is a work of art just to look at and fun to use to send messages. We got one for each of our kids and one for ourselves. I would have loved to have one of these when I was a kid. It is precisely made, and the letters and numbers are easy to read. I also like the history behind it and the fact that it was actually used by the Mexican Army. I highly recommend it.
Review: Spent a ton of time looking for cipher or decoder toys, and this stood out from the pack. Excellent quality, and I love that's it's made in the USA. The key can be changed each time a message/cipher is created, and there are multiple numbers for each letter, making it much more versatile than the other cipher toys I saw. We've had a blast with it. Would buy again to have another or as a gift for friends.

## Features

- Portable

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00M664TBM |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (91) |
| Date First Available | 28 August 2014 |
| Educational Objective(s) | Color Recognition |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 15.2 x 15.2 x 0.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 90.7 g |
| Item model number | MexicanCipher |
| Manufacturer | Creative Crafthouse |
| Material Type(s) | Wood |
| Model Number | MexicanCipher |
| Net Quantity | 1 Count |
| Number of Puzzle Pieces | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 15.24 x 15.24 x 0.1 cm; 90.72 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Creative Crafthouse
- **Cartoon Character:** Army,Mexican
- **Material:** Wood
- **Number of Pieces:** 1
- **Theme:** Military

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by B***R on 16 October 2022*

This is a really nice, well-made cipher. It is a work of art just to look at and fun to use to send messages. We got one for each of our kids and one for ourselves. I would have loved to have one of these when I was a kid. It is precisely made, and the letters and numbers are easy to read. I also like the history behind it and the fact that it was actually used by the Mexican Army. I highly recommend it.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***Y on 20 May 2021*

Spent a ton of time looking for cipher or decoder toys, and this stood out from the pack. Excellent quality, and I love that's it's made in the USA. The key can be changed each time a message/cipher is created, and there are multiple numbers for each letter, making it much more versatile than the other cipher toys I saw. We've had a blast with it. Would buy again to have another or as a gift for friends.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by Z***R on 13 September 2020*

I like this particular cipher device because it encrypts letters into numbers. It is well made and has some heft to it. I like the fact that this particular encrypting system is very hard to crack if you know some of the tricks to employ with the wheel. Even if someone else has the same wheel, it doesn't mean that they can decode your messages as easily as compared to some of the other cipher systems. Some people may prefer what is called the "Janelle Cipher Wheel" because it also allows you to send numbers within your messages. The Mexican Army Cipher is just about as diverse and less expensive. If you are creative, this version of the disk will more than suit your needs in encryption.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-16*