WWI US Engineer Compass Mark VII Mod E | Sperry Gyroscope | Leather Case
Description
A heavy-duty piece of trench warfare navigation history.
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Item: Mark VII Mod. E Marching Compass. Known for its rugged brass construction and radium dial (luminosity expired).
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Provenance: Clearly marked on the reverse with "U.S. E.D." indicating issue to the U.S. Engineer Department, and manufactured by Sperry Gyroscope Co..
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Condition: Shows honest service wear. The original olive drab paint has worn to reveal the brass base metal, giving it a fantastic look. The magnifying prism is intact.
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Case: Includes the original brown leather belt case, which shows age and wear consistent with 100+ years of history.
Technical Specs:
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Type: Creagh-Osborne Mark VII
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Maker: Sperry Gyroscope Co.
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Issue: U.S. E.D. (Engineers)
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Era: WWI (1917-1918)
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Case: Original Leather.
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