1916-1918 Royal Flying Corps/Royal Air Force Aldis Gunsight.
Entry/Object ID
1973.37.1a
Description
1916-1918 Royal Flying Corps/Royal Naval Air Service/Royal Air Force Aldis Gunsight. Cylindrical, brass tube. Two glass lenses, black circular ring aiming point in rear lens.
Made/Created
Date made
1916 - 1918
Notes
Date: 1916
Inscription/Signature/Marks
Transcription
Accession number on rear lens housing. Stamped at rear: "Aldis Unit Sight Patent", "Aldis Brothers Birmingham No. 91017", "Eye End", "112"