International Workshop AV

Mike's unknown Hemmi slide rule.

20-inch

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Data:

  • 20-inch Hemmi
  • Off-centered rear window.
  • Special scale arrangement
    Front: 50cm / e = L N½ N⅓ T N = X ] 20inch
    Back:  = S logS α =
  • The characters on the sleeve translate as “Type 97 slide rule” according to Google Lens.

Questions:

  1. Does this have a proper name or model number?
  2. What was its purpose; perhaps miltary, aerial photography?