Pocket compass - army

American bare needle pocket compass in bright metal. The lid operates a needle lifter. The bowl is graduated to 360 degs and the eight principal points are marked. Diameter 1.75" (4.5cm).

Object Details

ID: ACO0749
Type: Pocket compass - army
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Wittnauer
Date made: circa 1945
People: United States Army
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London, Admiralty Compass Observatory
Measurements: Overall: 50 mm x 45 mm x 70 mm