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Air Ministry Medical Department Otoscope

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Code: SOLD-1161



By J. Weiss & Son Ltd. Small chromed metal otoscope/auriscope. The handle would house the battery and a separate headpiece houses a light source with an integral lens and an externally mounted adjustable smaller auxiliary lens. Comes with 2 spare ear speculae in a velvet lined fitted hard case with gold blocked @APOS@A.M.@APOS@ & King@APOS@s Crown to the lid. The instrument itself is WD broad arrow marked. Appears to be in good condition but is untested. Otoscopes/Auriscopes are medical devices used to look into the outer ear and middle ear. Part of the kit used by doctors of the RAF Medical Department in WW2. Very interesting item. Stock code M18151.