Directional Gyro, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl22561 Kurskreisel AT-6 The cabinet design appears to

The cabinet design appears to be repurposed from that used by the Fl22861 Altitude Recorder/Barograph

since the decals on the letter opener state "Standard Steel Propeller" and not "Hamilton Standard"

The metal clearly shows the effect of climate and age

In addition

The book is in good condition given its age

Directional Gyro, Electrical, Luftwaffe Fl22561 Kurskreisel AT-6 The cabinet design appears toThis is a WWII era Directional Gyro Fl22561 as used in bombers Dornier Do 17, Junkers Ju 88, and night fighter Bf 110 of the German Luftwaffe. According to our friends at DeutscheLuftwaffe. DE, this instrument was part of the Siemens K 4 course control system, and could be used as a stand alone course display system, and in conjunction with the PKS 11 patina course controller and the PDS three rotor control system. With the left knob depressed, the