Very rare electric daughter compass of a Kriegsmarine U-Boat from 2nd World War.

Electric U-Boat daughter compass, made by C. Plath, Kriegsmarine 2wk.

The glass pane has a crack and the plaque with the eagle has unfortunately been partially removed. Part of the eagle wing and the M are still present. Manufacturer C. Plath, Hamburg, device no. 613-9, serial no. 1908, requisition mark KOF 9, very good original condition.

Material: copper, brass

Diameter: 18 cm

Height of housing: 16 cm

Since magnetic compasses did not work on submarines, they were equipped with an electric gyro compass. The subsidiary compasses were connected to this. Daughter compasses were installed at several stations, e.g. the steering station.

Very rare U-boat collector's item of the Kriegsmarine.