Director Aimer's Monocular Sight Mark 2 TYPE C.D.61

This monocular is part of a gun sighting system from a naval vessel. The lens and prism system is adjusted using the knobs on the side (of which one is missing). The eyepiece has crosshairs forming a grid to anable accurate sighting. The manufacturer's name, Barr & Stroud Limited, is printed on a label on the side.

Object Details

ID: NAV1982
Collection: Astronomical and navigational instruments
Type: Gun sighting monocular
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Barr & Stroud Ltd
Date made: 20th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 232 x 340 x 175 mm
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