Azimuth circle - Brass - 20th century
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Brass Pattern 8134 Azimuth Circle for mounting on a magnetic compass, a WWII-era navigation and observation instrument from the 20th century, with 22 cm depth, 11 cm height and 11 cm width, made in France, complete with intact optics, legible markings and original paint, and supplied with a case in good condition with age-related wear.
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a military azimuth circle (Azimuth Circle), Pattern 8134, designed to be mounted on a magnetic compass (navigation or sighting compass type).
This is a navigation and observation instrument, used for taking bearings (azimuths).
the precise targeting of objectives, land and maritime navigation, artillery, and military operations.
Period : 1935
Mention explicitly “PATTERN 8134 AZIMUTH CIRCLE”
Mil-spec finish, modular design, presence of a sighting mirror/prism
User manual in English, typical of British military equipment, standardized industrial production (World War II / post-war)
This type of item is very typical of British World War II equipment and of the Commonwealth forces.
Machined metal ring, multiple fastenings for mounting on a compass
Complete instrument, optics intact, legible markings, original paint.
Box supplied with manual,
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
Translated by Google Translatea military azimuth circle (Azimuth Circle), Pattern 8134, designed to be mounted on a magnetic compass (navigation or sighting compass type).
This is a navigation and observation instrument, used for taking bearings (azimuths).
the precise targeting of objectives, land and maritime navigation, artillery, and military operations.
Period : 1935
Mention explicitly “PATTERN 8134 AZIMUTH CIRCLE”
Mil-spec finish, modular design, presence of a sighting mirror/prism
User manual in English, typical of British military equipment, standardized industrial production (World War II / post-war)
This type of item is very typical of British World War II equipment and of the Commonwealth forces.
Machined metal ring, multiple fastenings for mounting on a compass
Complete instrument, optics intact, legible markings, original paint.
Box supplied with manual,
Seller's Story
I am a seller of a wide range of antiques and collectibles dating from different eras, my items are certified by auctioneers to ensure the reliability of my items.
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Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
France
Material
Brass
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
22 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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