No 21 Mk5 Tripod REL

[FlightRN]

Good Day,
Over the years, I've found a few variations of the No21 Mk Telescope stands. A Canadian 1943 REL, 1942 New Zealand, 1916 Siemen Bros. The shorter Canadian version was cut down from a full size stand. This was likely the same as the OP's
Michael

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[browningautorifle]

The shorter Canadian version was cut down from a full size stand.

Interesting, we had the short ones in Recce Pl and there were about a dozen I think. I never encountered a tall one. Nice...

[FlightRN]

Interesting, we had the short ones in Recce Pl and there were about a dozen I think. I never encountered a tall one. Nice...

Good Day,
The tall instrument stand for telescope were often used often in conjunction with the heliograph Mk V during WW1 and even through WW2. Later on, they saw use as a stand alone item for observation roles. The shorter versions were more practical. Its been debated whether there were "as produced" short tripods as the war progressed. Either was, both tall or short could function with the General Service Signal or Scout Regiment Telescopes but were not necessarily parts of the CES.