Germany, Wehrmacht. A Zielgevierttafel, With Case, By W. Hallwachs & Co

(Zielgevierttafel mit Etui). A Zielgevierttafel with case, consisting of a large transparent plastic grid with directional indicators and coordinate gradings, measuring 215 mm (w) x 140 mm (h), accompanied by a small square grid of identical construction, with scale indicators measuring distances in kilometers, measuring 80 mm (w) x 80 mm (h), accompanied by their period original case, constructed of field-grey canvas, opening with dual functional magnetic snap buttons, the exterior marked “Z.M.P., WH & CO 41”, with a black ink Wehrmacht quartermaster stamp, measuring 172 mm (w) x 220 mm (h), in overall extremely fine condition.

Footnote: The Zielgevierttafel was used by tank, artillery, and flak crews, in conjunction with paper maps, to plot weapon ranges in the field.