Aräometer (Hydrometer), as used in many Ships and U-Boats! Was used by crew members to test the density / salinity of salt water. This was important when determining the torpedo time delay settings on U-Boats. Made of glass and steel. This is a SUPERB example, and comes COMPLETE with it’s original cardboard tube! Numerous markings… (read more)
The German Army and Navy used a wide variety of optical equipment, including a 6×30 (6 power magnification with 30mm objective lens), 7×50, 8×30, 10×50 and others, being the standard issued optics used by all branches of service. Though this type was the standard, specialized personnel required stinger optics, and were issues to personnel on… (read more)
This type was specifically used by Navy Personnel and various U-Boats and Ships! Manufactured in a brown rubberized canvas, this is a GOOD used example. Though it does show some wear, marks, and stains due to the age, there is NO damage! Still retains the original tie string, and the manufacture and size stamps are… (read more)
Used by U-Boat crews, it allowed the user to safety attach himself to a railing, gun, or other equipment during rough weather. Made of leather and steel, this Kriegsmarine Safety Belt is in AMAZING used condition! Some slight marks and wear due to the age, but still VERY solid with no damage or cracking! Some… (read more)
These tools were used to carefully (and accurately) plot the correct course both above and under water. This came to me with a small collection of KM items, that were removed from U-190 in 1945. German submarine U-190 was a Type IXC/40 U-boat of Nazi Germany’s Kriegsmarine built for service during World War II. Her… (read more)
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)
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… (read more)
Brought back by a US veteran, this type was used on various U-Boats, Battleships, Destroyers, and other vessels, however I do not have any specific history with this item. The steel main door in secured tightly with triangular bolts, and when when open, reveals all the internal electrical components, which remain in near MINT condition!… (read more)
This type was specifically used by Navy Personnel and various U-Boats and Ships! Manufactured in a heavy grey leather, this is a VERY RARE item, not commonly seen on the market (though there are a few companies that make reproductions). Though it does show some wear, marks, and stains due to the age, there is… (read more)
The model folds open into numerous layers to fully show the entire inner workings of the U-Boat. Mounted on a thick card backing sheet, with a tipped-on sheet containing a key to the various parts shown 91 specific items are mentioned in the key, corresponding to numbers in the model. Excellent condition, seems to have… (read more)
