Pocket compass
A silver-mounted pocket compass inscribed 'Captain Back R.N. 24 Nov. 32. Victoria'. Presented to Admiral Sir George Back (1796-1878) Polar explorer by Princess later Queen Victoria.
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Object Details
ID: | TOA0084 |
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Type: | Pocket compass |
Display location: | Not on display |
Creator: | G. & C. Dixey, G & C Dixey |
People: | Back, George; Queen Victoria |
Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
Measurements: | Overall: 54 x 11 x 37 mm |
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