Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cartographic Meter Stick, with Case, by Ed. Sprenger United Republic of with the seam covered by

with the seam covered by an intact maroon wool buffer pad

while the interior of the cover is slightly soiled and bears a small tear

Footnote: The Corps of Guides served from 1903 until 1929 as an element of the Non-Permanent Active Militia

Matching Cap Badge and two Collars

Winter winds aloft were extreme

Germany, Kriegsmarine. A Cartographic Meter Stick, with Case, by Ed. Sprenger United Republic of with the seam covered by(Kriegsmarine Meterstab mit Etui). Constructed of stainless steel, the obverse featuring a sloping edge marked with measurements gradated at intervals of 1 centimeter to an overall length of 100 centimeters, with millimeters marks in between edge numeral, rivets with two brass grip studs featuring serrated edges, stamped with a Kriegsmarine acceptance mark and makers mark of ED. SPRENGER, BERLIN for the noted manufacturer of Wehrmacht optical and