This was used at airfields, on-board various surface vessels Submarines, Destroyers, Battleships, Carriers, etc. , as well as weather stations! A barometer is a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure. Pressure tendency can forecast short term changes in the weather. Numerous measurements of air pressure are used within surface weather analysis to help find surface troughs, high pressure systems and frontal boundaries. Made of bakelite, brass, and aluminum, this piece is of early-war (1942) manufacture. Though it has some marks, scratches, and wear due to the age, it still retains 95% of its original finish! All data information is printed on the dial, indicating type, manufacture, and production number. I ahev shown similar barometers on-board a submarine in the last photos. Ould make a PERFECT addition to any collection or display! TERMS OF SALE. Most of my items are vintage, and as such are AS-IS, so you must therefore expect a degree of wear due to age and/or usage. ABOUT ME. Although my passion is the Me109, I do offer many other German Aircraft Fw190, Me262, etc. , as well as USAF and Japanese items. Occasionally I do offer many non-vintage items such as prints and art relating to the time period. Use is solely based on my authorization only. The item “WW2 US Navy FRIEZ Barometer Submarines Ships Airfields VERY NICE” is in sale since Thursday, December 21, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Transportation\Boats & Ships\Military\Other Naval Collectibles”. The seller is “messerschmitt*109″ and is located in Malibu, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.