Alidade prism

Schmalcalder type, alidade prism. Inscribed on the object are eagle and swastika symbols as well as 'M1357'.

Grey painted metal back sight for an alidade, contains slit, peep hole, prism and two dark shades.

Object Details

ID: ACO1343
Type: Alidade prism
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Plath, C.
Date made: circa 1940
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 43 mm x 90 mm x 50 mm