Two versions possible because of "change-over" year. Version 1:
Lower Marking: "BALLON"
Scale: "0,5, 1, 1,5, 2, 2,5, 3, 3,5"
Brand: "MESSKO"
Finish: Chrome
Made: Germany
How Many Scales: 1
This goes with Version 1:
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"
Version 2:
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"
Brand: "MESSKO"
Finish: Chrome
Made: Germany
How Many Scales: 1
This goes with Version 2:
MESSKO Pouch
Material: Leather
Design: Tapered
Color Leather: Black (mainly)
Snap: Chrome (outside painted)
Snap Detail:
"PRYM"
"ECHT"
MESSKO History:
1911 company founded by Albert Hauser
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).
Page from 1955 MESSKO Catalog