Two versions are possible because of the "change-over" year;
page edited 4/2023
Version 1:
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Lower Marking: "BALLON"
Scale: "0,5, 1, 1,5, 2, 2,5, 3, 3,5"
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Brand: "MESSKO"
Finish: Chrome
Made: Germany
How Many Scales: 1
VERSION 1
Version 1:
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MESSKO Pouch
Material: Leather or Suede
Design: Tapered
Stitch: Wrap around
Color Leather: Black (mainly)
Color Suede: Green
Snap: Chrome (outside painted)
Snap Detail:
"PRYM"
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Version 2:
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D.B. Pat. u. GM Made in Germany - "0,5, 1, 1,5, 2, 2,5, 3, 3,5"
OR,
D.B. Pat. u. GM Made in Germany - "10, 20, 30, 40", 50"
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Brand: "MESSKO"
Finish: Chrome
Made: Germany
How Many Scales: 1
VERSION 2
Version 2:
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MESSKO Pouch
Material: Leather
Design: Tapered
Color Leather: Black (mainly)
Snap: Chrome (outside painted)
Snap Detail:
"PRYM"
"2"
"ECHT"
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MESSKO History:
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1911 company founded by Albert Hauser
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1925 introduction of the first air pressure gauge to the market.
1935 The 'MESSKO' brand name is created from the German words for "measuring" (Messung) and "control" (Kontrollen).
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Page from 1955 MESSKO Catalog