Historical information
This periscope was used during WW2 extensively made for armoured vehicles.
Significance
Minneapolis-Honeywell was approached by the US military for engineering and manufacturing projects. In 1941, Minneapolis-Honeywell developed this superior tank periscope and camera stabilizers, as well as the C-1 autopilot.
Physical description
Rectangular periscope with screw & clip device to hold in position, painted olive drab.
Inscriptions & markings
On one label: PERISCOPE M6/ MINNEAPOLIS HONEYWELL REGULATOR COMPANY/ No 4XO/ 1943.
On paper label: Periscope Adjustments Knob Settings (indecipherable).
On one side handmade scribbling unable to analyse: PVNCAN/HARE/838 4551
Subjects
References
- Imperial War Museums entry
- Military Classic Memorabilia Photo on this website shows how the periscope was attache to the tank.