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 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 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 heavy black leather, this is an EXCELLENT combat-worn example. As it is in used condition, it shows some slight. Wear and marks, but is still quite solid otherwise. All buttons are original, and it still retains the original manufacture… (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)
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 heavy black leather, this is an EXCELLENT combat-worn example. As it is in used condition, it shows various. Wear, marks, stains, and holes, but is still quite solid otherwise. All buttons are original, but appear to have been replaced… (read more)
