CD 1149: Czech Republic

(ink stamp) 77

(ink stamp) 77

(ink stamp) 77

This giant strain insulator measures 13.5" (343mm) in diameter and was used in the Czech Republic on a military radio antenna.  These mounted in a metal ring and weigh about 50lbs each!  Manufactured by "Kavalier" Sazava Glass Works on special order. "Kavalier" normally manufactured glass in used in chemistry.  Picture and information courtesy Brian Riecker.

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