World War I artillery sight. There is a small viewing scope on top which can be lowered and raised with a knurled knob. There is also a knurled knob on the left rear of the piece and corresponding numbers on the right side probably for calculating distance. There is a number ring around the bottom of the piece. The entire mechanism can be mounted on a stand. There is a compass which is activated with a push-knob on the front. There are two bubbles for leveling the mechanism. In a triangle on the front of the viewing scope "C. P. GOERZ". Below that is "BERLIN 14298 X17". On the bottom of the piece is "11853".
Acquisition
Accession
41
Source or Donor
Hall, Baker
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
NB: No Deed of Gift on record for this donor as of 2/6/14
