Antique Brass 1915 British Army Surveying Prismatic Compass in a Wooden Box
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Antique Brass 1915 British Army Surveying Prismatic Compass in a Wooden Box
With markings on the compass cover :
ELLIOT BROS
5 CHARING CROSS
LONDON
1915
NO: 1060
This is a very heavy surveying prismatic compass made of solid brass and was coated in a black gunmetal finish.. It has a sighting arm & a prismatic viewing to see the detail readings on the compass ring.
The compass has a wooden presentation box with a custom made brass plaque engraved with the details on the base of the compass can be placed either on or inside the box. . Please see the pictures.
This compass was essential to the army surveyors when surveying the land & mapping the terrain.
Diameter of compass 4" or 10 cm.
Weight 2 kgs when packed.