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callipers

human history
  • Other Name

    navigational callipers (alternative)

  • Description

    navigational callipers

    small, slender wood box with chiselled out space for compass, lid fits into grooves at inner sides at top of base, callipers are silvered brass, plated brass, two pointed arms used for measuring distances

    markings:

    on callipers: A [crown] M. Thornton & crest. 1926

    box lid: 1941 stamped into top, above which is some insignia

  • Accession Number
    1979.117
  • Accession Date
    1979
  • Other Id

    W2331 (war)

  • Department

    History

    War History

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