Instrument - Ruler Parallel Rolling 15" with box, Department of Defence Australia, 1944

Historical information

Used by Army Survey Units to quickly draw parallel lines for map production since 1944.

Physical description

A Brass 2.5" (6.5cm) wide Ruler 15" (38cm) long with brass rollers. Ruler is enclosed in a wooden protective box

Inscriptions & markings

Ruler engraved with " A.L. FRANKLIN SYDNEY No 514 1944 D^D", Box labeled 407

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