A kriselkompass (gyrocompass) is a compass that aligns itself with the meridian, making it a bound top tethered gyroscope that requires 2-4 hours for proper alignment at sea. Since they work independently of the earth's magnetic field, they show the true north direction. This poster advertises Hermann Anschütz-Kaempfe's patenting of the technical principle behind the gyrocompass in 1904.

Artist: Von Loewe

Year: c. 1920s

Condition: Good; please take note of various paper imperfections before purchasing.

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