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Gloria Construction Sets
Gloria was a Meccano-like construction system very similar to Merkur. It was produced in Germany from the mid 1940s to 1951.
Info from the Metal Constructional Systems Database for GLORIA
Maker
System Type
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Hole pitch <12.7mm
Country
Germany
Germany
Dates
after World War Two (see comment *1) to 1951
after World War Two (see comment *1) to 1951
Material
Steel
Steel
Thread
2.6x.45
2.6x.45
Boss Type
single-tapped
single-tapped
Boss Thread
2.6x.45
2.6x.45
Diametrical Pitch of Gears
--
--
No. of Parts in System
33 (see comment *2)
33 (see comment *2)
Hole Pitch (Spacing) (mm)
6.0
6.0
Diameter of holes in Strips(mm)
3.0 (see comment *3)
3.0 (see comment *3)
Diameter of the Bore in Bosses(mm)
3.0
3.0
Diameter of Axle Rods(mm)
2.8
2.8
Types of Nuts and Bolts
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Nuts: hexagonal
Bolts: cheese (slotted)
(see comment *4)
Material/Finish of Nuts and Bolts
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Steel with a Nickel plated finish
Size of the Nuts across Flats (mm)
6.1
6.1
Bolt diameter (mm)
4.2
4.2
Comments
Lots of Strips & Double Angle Strip but no Plates or aluminium/Boss(es). *1 Many parts said to be 'surplus' KÖSTER (1948-51) parts. *2 In the only Set (No.1) known. *3 Some 2.9mm. *4 hex nut & round slotted bolt possible.
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