WWI Leather Cased Prismatic Compass with Lanyard vintage_leather and although built for function

and although built for function

Dimensions: 24

who lacked the necessary experience

5 cm/1¾ inches (thick)

interior relined in tan moire silk

WWI Leather Cased Prismatic Compass with Lanyard vintage_leather and although built for functionThis type of British compass is called Verner's pattern after its designer's name, Colonel William Willoughby Cole Verner. It has a brass case (part black lacquered), Mother of Pearl dial (to enhance reading in low level light), and a gemstone pivot bearing; circa 1915. To protect the dial when not in use it has a transit lock that can be activated after lid closure. In use it can be sited on to a point in the distance and the bearing from North read