Michel Posted July 27, 2005 Share Posted July 27, 2005 An U-Boot issue Celestial globe or 'Stern Finder' by Ernst Schotte used principally to reduce the time on the surface to determine a position.The globe of brass with applied and lacquered heavy card segments showing stars and constellations, marked with the world famous globe maker's Logo :BERLIN - Georgr.artist.Anstalt von Ernst Schotte & Co.Contained in a japanned heavy brass fame the base marked with Kriegsmarine Eagle, Swastika and M.Manufacturer's details : Nautische Werkstatten G.m.b.h. Kiel 7111The instrument comprises silvered brass Azimuth and Elevation scales, index pointer to elevation scale, rotating azimuth scale.This is an extremely rare U-Boot navigation instrument, this one is in perfect condition with his cover, and this is certainly the most beautiful navigation instrument for an U-Boot collector.Michel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Hinrik Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Here is one in a museum in the USA:http://www.museumofworldwarii.com/TourText...manMilitary.htmThey have some nice U-boat items.RegardsHinrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michel Posted November 5, 2005 Author Share Posted November 5, 2005 Here is one in a museum in the USA:http://www.museumofworldwarii.com/TourText...manMilitary.htmThey have some nice U-boat items.RegardsHinrikIt is one of five Sternfinder 1st type (may be six) recorded in the world... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hinrik Posted November 5, 2005 Share Posted November 5, 2005 Micheal,Are all the others in private collections?RegardsHinrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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