Eye piece : Watkin Mekometer Mark I

Accession Number REL32655.003
Collection type Technology
Object type Optical equipment
Physical description Brass, Glass, Leather, Wood
Place made United Kingdom
Date made c 1916-1920
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
Description

Black painted cylindrical brass and leather eye piece for fitting to the Watkin Mekometer Mk I. This is the shorter of the two eyepieces supplied for use with the Mekometer, and is attached to a wooden handle (REL32655.004) by a length of cord.

History / Summary

Unknown. Mekometers are generally used for range finding and position location in the field. They are also used in conjunction with many types of artillery pieces including the 9.2 inch Howitzer.

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