FCV measuring band

Historical information

Used for measuring distances in the forest.
Steel bands (out of tradition were called the chain) were created around 1890.
They replaced the traditional Gunter chain.
The band could be repaired by soldering slip-on joiners and than and recalibrating.

Physical description

Steel measuring band (1 chain - 66 feet) on metal reel

Inscriptions & markings

FCV 075

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