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Periscope Eyepiece
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Periscope Eyepiece
Category
Military
Classification
CHENHALL - Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Optical T&E - Lens
Object Origin
Date Manufactured:
c. 1940
Physical Characteristics
Object Description: Circular clear glass lens with a metal rim on both sides. The front is dull silver-colored metal, the back is black. A bracket holds the front and back of the metal frame together. A number is stamped near the clasp of the bracket on the front side. The black side of the rim is dome-shaped and slightly curves over the lens.
Marks: "219"
Measurements: Object:
Height: 2 in, Diameter: 3.75 in
Weight: 1.2 lbs
Credit
Gift of Sherman Serre and Delphine Serre, 1997.20
Display Status
On Exhibit
Periscope Eyepiece
About: Periscope Eyepiece
About: Periscope Eyepiece
This lens from the U-505’s attack periscope was presented to Merit Chapman & Scout, a marine salvage company in September of 1954 when the boat was dedicated as a war memorial.
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