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Instrument - Microscope Optical Measuring Cartographic, Hensoldt Wetzlar, Circa 1960

  • Optical telescope to accurately measure line-weights (thickness)

    Microscope Optical Measuring Cartographic

  • Optical telescope to accurately measure line-weights (thickness)

    Microscope Optical Measuring Cartographic

  • Optical telescope to accurately measure line-weights (thickness)
  • Optical telescope to accurately measure line-weights (thickness)

Historical information

A very accurate microscope for measuring cartographic line-weights (thickness) during the Mapping process. Could be used to measure positive or negative line-weights or scribed lines in imperial measurements. Used at the Army Survey Regiment during the manual production of maps or charts.

Physical description

Silver alloy protecting Tube 5.5cms diameter and 12cms in height containing a Cartographic Microscope with imperial measurements. The Microscope is capable of 20 to 40 times magnification.

Inscriptions & markings

Manufactured by "HENSOLDT WETZLAR" Serial Number 63024

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