Panoramic Artillery sight

Accession Number RELAWM20140
Collection type Technology
Object type Optical equipment
Maker San Giorgio
Place made Italy
Date made pre 1942
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
Description

Artillery panoramic sight, inscribed with the manufacturer's details: 'San Giorgio S.A.I Genova -Sestri' and serial number:
'Ma 2252(7)?' Two sighting mechanisms marked 'Parallellismo' and 'Direzione' respectively. The side of the upper optic is marked with 3.3 x 180 degrees.

History / Summary

Artillery sight used to range the weapon's barrel on an indirect target. The weapon to which it attached is not currently known.

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