A fine early W.W.II enamelled heavy brass latice framed Kreigsmarine micrometer sextant the index arm with German eagle,swastika, signed and numbered C.Plath Hamburg No.M620 the main arc numbered 13992, sun monocular, star telescope and other accessories in fitted wooden carrying box with certificate dated Hamburg 8 April 1940 - 12in (30.5cm)

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A fine early W.W.II enamelled heavy brass latice framed Kreigsmarine micrometer sextant the index arm with German eagle,swastika, signed and numbered C.Plath Hamburg No.M620 the main arc numbered 13992, sun monocular, star telescope and other accessories in fitted wooden carrying box with certificate dated Hamburg 8 April 1940 - 12in (30.5cm)

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Included is a type written history of the sextant during W.W.II from which it appears that it became the property of the Royal Navy and was used by Commander Mears R.N. during the assult on Walcherene Island at the mouth of the Schelt.

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