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.

Object Details

ID: TOA0084
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