Name/Title
SextantEntry/Object ID
2001.018.001 A-LDescription
(A) WWII Airforce sextant in fitted case w/ accessories.
(B) Fitted kahki colored casew/ key and signature of user, "Lt. Ralph J. Strey".
(C)&(D) Ivory plastic disks 3 1/8" D. ea.
(E) Small magnifying glass affixed to pencil w/rubber grommet.
(F) Replacement leads case w/6 leads.
(G) Small metal plyers.
(H) Unknown metal cylinder w/ screw fitted end and blk/ knob at other end.
(I)+(J) Tiny 2V light bulbs.
(K) 2, 3-V tiny light bulbs.
(L) Metal cylinder w/ slots, rotating head.Collection
MilitaryMade/Created
Date made
1940 - 1945Notes
Date: 1940-1945
Made: Link Aviation Devices, Inc., Binghamton, NYLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SextantNomenclature Sub-Class
Navigational EquipmentNomenclature Class
Surveying & Navigational T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Height
3-1/4 inWidth
6-3/4 inLength
11-3/4 inMaterial
Wood, Metal, Cloth, Plastic, GlassGeneral Notes
Note
Notes: (A) Sextant (B) Case Height 4.625
Width 13.625
Length 8.75