Hirtz's compass for locating bullets, Paris, France, 1915
Hirtz's compass, a device for locating shrapnel and other projectiles in the body, constructed of brass and steel and contained in a black leatherette box with the instruction manual, for use by medical personnel during the First World War, made by A. Gaiffe, Paris, France, 1915.
- Measurements:
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overall: 240 mm x 330 mm x 280 mm, 2.5 kg
- Materials:
- complete , paper , brass (copper, zinc alloy) , steel (metal) and cast iron
- Object Number:
- A182732 Pt1
- type:
- bullet locator