{"product_id":"ww2-air-ministry-ammeter-5a-1268-in-a-cardboard-box-approx-5-inch-diameter","title":"WW2 Air Ministry Ammeter 5A\/1268 In A Cardboard Box. Approx. 5 Inch Diameter","description":"\u003ch1\u003eWW2 Air Ministry Ammeter 5A\/1268 In A Cardboard Box. Approx. 5 Inch Diameter\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lovely large black coated cast iron meter is a WW2 Air Ministry Ammeter 5A\/1268 In A Cardboard Box. Approx. 5 Inch Diameter, it was used as a meter in a RAF Ground Lighting station on a WW2 airfield.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis incredibly heavy meter, (nearly 2 Kg unpacked), is in pretty good condition with some surface storage marks\/dust and rust: particularly around the screws on the front. I haven't tried to clean it or remove the rust. The cardboard box does have surface blemishes and discolouration.  \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eSold as a collectible for display only as it hasn't been tested. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eThere is a paper 'Returned Equipment' label in the box, dated \u003cem\u003e30th September 1955\u003c\/em\u003e, which certified the ammeter as repairable with ' \u003cem\u003eRequires Cleaning Internally (Glass etc.)\u003c\/em\u003e' written on the rear. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe box also contains two bolts\/screws wrapped in paper taken from the UK electrical newspaper; 'Electrical Review' dated 25th December 1942!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Meter Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBase Diameter:  14cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop Diameter: 12.2cm (just under 5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight:- 8.4cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe meter has the following markings (some of which are barely visible):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA.M (Air Ministry) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRef 5A\/1268 (5A is the RAF stores reference for Electrical Ground Lighting)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial number: 84945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoving iron\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100130 stamped on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF.G (which is thought to mean \u003cstrong\u003eF\u003c\/strong\u003eirst \u003cstrong\u003eG\u003c\/strong\u003erade)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRange 0-14 Amperes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no maker's mark but it was probably made by \u003cem\u003eCrompton Parkinson\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn unusual electronics collectible for those whom love \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/tests-measures-meters\" target=\"_blank\"\u003evintage tests, meters and measures\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Air Ministry (RAF)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56551030129015,"sku":null,"price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/IMG_8046.jpg?v=1768575610","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/en-us\/products\/ww2-air-ministry-ammeter-5a-1268-in-a-cardboard-box-approx-5-inch-diameter","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}