Periscope [Trench Periscope No.9 Mark II]
Maker and role
Trenchscope Company, Manufacturer
Production date
1917
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Object detail
Accession number
1980.81.2
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Production period
Description
Wooden trench periscope painted green from WWI. Periscope has a hinge at the centre and is stored folded in half. At the top of the periscope is a metal rod used to balance the periscope when fully extended. The periscope is contained in its own canvas bag with 2 side flaps and a fold over top which has a leather strap and buckle attachment at the front. Case also contains 2 spare mirrors in a compartment.
Marks
PERISCOPE No. 9. Mark II. / (22½ inches between mirrors.) / TRENCHSCOPE CO. 1917. / When observing with a binocular / rest it on th glass screen. When / observing without a binocular lower / the shutter and the eyes are pro- / tected by it and the glass screen. Printed
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Trenchscope Company. 1917. Periscope [Trench Periscope No.9 Mark II], 1980.81.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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