35-107 gE shield type II for 10,5cm SK C/32 nS

he gE Shield (gepanzerte Einheitslafette) for the 10.5 cm SK C/32 Gun

The gE shield (gepanzerte Einheitslafette) for the 10.5 cm SK C/32 gun was an armored gun mount used on German naval ships, especially during World War II. Below is an overview of what this entails:

🔹 10.5 cm SK C/32
Caliber: 10.5 cm (105 mm)

• SK = Schnelladekanone (rapid-fire cannon)

• C/32 = Design year 1932

• Mainly used on destroyers, cruisers, and also as anti-aircraft artillery

• The weapon was suitable for both surface and air targets

🔹 gE Shield (gepanzerte Einheitslafette)

• “gE” stands for gepanzerte Einheitslafette = armored standard mount

• This was a standardized, armored mount designed to protect the gun crew from shrapnel and light weapons fire

• The mount was either enclosed or semi-enclosed and offered a degree of protection against enemy fire and air attacks

⚙️ Specifications of the gE Shield with SK C/32

• Protection: Armored shield around the gun, often 10–20 mm thick armor steel

• Operation: Manual or partially motorized

• Movement: Both horizontal and vertical elevation possible (to track aerial targets)

• Installation: Commonly installed on destroyers such as the Zerstörer classes, and some smaller ships like submarine tenders or auxiliary cruisers

🛡️ Why Was This Important?

• Adding the gE shield made the gun more effective in combat situations involving air attacks or shrapnel exposure

• Protection for the crew was crucial, especially on smaller ships which lacked the heavy armor of battleships