J. H. Steward Pocket Military Compass c.1890
Located in Bath, GB
A J. H. Steward Singer's Patent-type Pocket Military Compass, dating from c.1890 - 1910. This
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Antique 1890s British Late Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Military Compass
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1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
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H 0.6 in Dm 2 in
1930s Wrist Military Compass in the Shape of a Watch Antique Surveyor Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
Wrist military compass in the shape of a watch in brass, bakelite and leather strap. English
Category
Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bakelite
Military Nickel Compass Wristwatch
Located in Mayfair, London, London
An antique nickel 54MM Military Compass wristwatch that is quite rare to come across. Featuring a
Category
20th Century Unknown Wrist Watches
Unpolished WWI Compass in Leather Case, 1918
Located in London, GB
A type VIII ‘Verner’s Pattern’ military compass. This British military compass is called Verner's
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WW1 Mark V Pocket Compass by Dennison, Birmingham - 1916
By Dennison Birmigham
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome antique English military compass from World War 1 dated 1916 together with the makers
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent example of a First World War military compass. It is fully functioning, has a brass
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Antique English WWI 1917 British Army Officer's Compass
Located in Bath, GB
An excellent example of a First World War military compass. It is fully functioning, has a brass
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass, Cbynite Radium Compass
By J.H Steward
Located in Austin, TX
A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, an
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Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Antique English WW1 Military Issued Compass - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass engraved on the lid with the war
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Military, Short & Mason Ltd. Prismatic Mk. V Compass
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
Short & Mason Ltd. Prismatic Mk. V Compass Military Mk. V Prismatic Compass by Short & Mason Ltd
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Vintage 1910s British Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
WWI British Military Sighting Compass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass with original
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by Army & Navy c.1916
By Army & Navy CSL
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the lid interior "A
Category
Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass by F.Darton & Co - 1917
Located in Bath, GB
A good nickel plated WW1 British Officers Military Pocket Compass signed on the front cover
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Antique English Nickel Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903 - WW1 Military Issue
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H 2.5 in W 2 in D 0.5 in
Antique English Nickel Cased Compass Reg. No. For 1903 - WW1 Military Issue
Located in Bath, GB
A handsome cased World War One issued compass with hinged lid, the little button on the top used to
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Vintage 1910s Scientific Instruments
Materials
Nickel
Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30
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H 3.25 in W 1.75 in D 4.25 in
Antique English Military Short & Mason LTD Prismatic Compass in Case c. 1920-30
By Short & Mason
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English military Short & Mason LTD prismatic compass Mark V model, circa 1920-1930. In
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20th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War
Category
Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Glass
Antique English Wooden Cased Compass by Stanley, London
By Stanley & Co., London 1
Located in Bath, GB
A very handsome Victorian military explorer's compass dating to around 1840 / 1860 set in a hinged
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Antique 1850s British Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Wood
Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
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H 0.79 in W 2.96 in D 3.35 in
Vintage Military Compass, American, Navigation Aid, Keuffel & Esser, 5600X Model
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a vintage military compass. An American, aluminium and glass navigation aid by Keuffel
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Vintage 1930s American Other Scientific Instruments
Materials
Aluminum
WWI Military Officer's Marching Compass Dated 1918, Verners Patent VIII
By E. Koehn Geneve Suisse
Located in Austin, TX
A working military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from World War One, dated
Category
Early 20th Century Swiss Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
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H 2.13 in W 2 in D 0.57 in
WWI British Military Pocket Compass of Brass with Original Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British marching or sighting compass of brass with original leather case from World War I
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Vintage 1910s English Edwardian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British Military Marching Compass of Brass by Glauser of London, circa 1939
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H 1 in W 3 in D 2.25 in
British Military Marching Compass of Brass by Glauser of London, circa 1939
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's prismatic marching or sighting compass of heavy brass from the
Category
Vintage 1930s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original leather case
Category
Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass, Metal
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original
Category
Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original
Category
Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military marching compass of heavy brass in original leather case from World War
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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Brass
British Marching Compass of Brass with Leather Case
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original
Category
Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Frances Barker
By Frances Barker & Son
Located in Austin, TX
A working World War I era British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy ebonized
Category
Early 20th Century English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original
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Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
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H 0.75 in W 2.25 in D 3.25 in
British WWI Marching Compass with Leather Case by Negretti and Zambra, London
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Austin, TX
A working British military officer's marching or sighting compass of heavy brass in original
Category
Vintage 1910s English Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Metal, Brass
World War Two 1942 Military, Compass
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A World War Two 1942 Military. Compass. It measures 5.5 by 2 and stands 8 cm high.
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Vintage 1940s English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
World War One 1918 Military Compass with Its Original Case
By Negretti & Zambra
Located in Windsor, Berkshire
A World War One 1918 Military compass with its original case, it is a Negretti and Zamba compass
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Early 20th Century English More Desk Accessories
Materials
Metal
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Find many varieties of an authentic military compass available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and fabric, every military compass was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the military compass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right military compass, those designed in mid-century modern and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one military compass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Craft Associates, E. Vion Paris and Lionel Trains produced versions that are worth a look.
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