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Sextant, WWII Ball Recording 1944

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Sextant, WWII Ball Recording 1944. This piece was made in 1944 by the Mergenthaler Linotype Corp out of Brooklyn, NY. The serial #6183 matches the one on the box, the celebration document and on the instrument. It is very rare to have the serial numbers match. The box also contains a transfer letter from the… (read more)

German Navy NAVIGATIONAL SEXTANT GEORG HECHELMANN RARE

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The German Navy Sextant was used by crew members for long range map calculations. It provided accurate reading, using sidereal (star) navigation. Made of brass, aluminum, and steel. This is a VERY GOOD German Sextant in all original condition, COMPLETE with it’s original box! Not the common C. Plath variation, this was manufactured by Georg… (read more)

WW2 German Kriegsmarine Navy Navigational Sextant GEORG HECHELMANN RARE

WW2 German Kriegsmarine Navy Navigational Sextant GEORG HECHELMANN RARE

The German Navy Sextant was used by crew members for long range map calculations. It provided accurate reading, using sidereal (star) navigation. Made of brass, aluminum, and steel. This is a VERY GOOD German Sextant in all original condition, COMPLETE with it’s original box! Not the common C. Plath variation, this was manufactured by Georg… (read more)

WWII USAF Army A-10A Sextant Mfg by the Fairchild Camera & Instrument Co F046

WWII USAF Army A-10A Sextant Mfg by the Fairchild Camera & Instrument Co F046

WWII USAF Army A-10A Sextant Mfg by the “Fairchild Camera & Instrument Co” F046. A WWII Era WWII USAF Army A-10A Sextant Mfg by the “Fairchild Camera & Instrument Co”. The kit looks complete and in great condition. Included with the unit is the oak storage box, lenses, mounts, and mounting pieces, as well as… (read more)