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Map case question - NYRaider - 11-20-2007
Here's a question...
The Russian map case so widely used through 1940s to 1970's....
The triangle snap pouch in the upper right corner...what is this for?
The straps down the middle hold the wrist compass.
The snap compartment area I'm talking about is too small for that, and is located in the upper right cornor. The flap itself is open to allow something to stck out but not fall out. Its sort of triangluar in shape. Thanks
Map case question - ade stevenson - 11-23-2007
Here is a pic of my map case which shows this small pocket. I think it might be for a tool for measuring distance on a map. Not sure of the correct name for this?
Cheers, Ade.
Map case question - NYRaider - 11-23-2007
Yep, thats the same one I've got.
Thanks for the picture help.
Anyone got any Ideas????
Map case question - desantnik - 11-25-2007
I agree with Ade. It's an instrument with a little rotating wheel used to measure distances on the map. I've also seen a square eraser stuck in there too.
Map case question - NYRaider - 11-25-2007
OK, Thanks.
Does anybody know where I can get this wheeled device?
I trying to put this together for living history displays...I got a big show in June. The Reading Airshow in Pa.
Map case question - Sergei - 11-26-2007
Try clothes designers, they use it all the time as they need to know not only your shoulder lengths but also the circumference. Damn, I forgot the Russian name for this wheely device - a protractor? Something like this? Probably not.
Growing old, sorry.
Sergei
Map case question - Lapa - 11-26-2007
Guys,
Yep, you are right, it is definitely for that "thingy" to measure distance on maps. Sorry, the old brain did probably switch itself off for a while.
Marc
Map case question - Nota Bene - 11-27-2007
Sergei Wrote:Damn, I forgot the Russian name for this wheely device - a protractor? Something like this? Probably not.
I believe the Russian name for it would be Kurvimetr.
Alexei
Map case question - kari palolammi - 05-27-2010
Hello
Ade Stevenson:have your map case dadet year,war time or cold war?
Arpo.
Map case question - Komandir RKKA - 05-27-2010
No, it's postwar type.
Here is wartime mapcase: