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Military Compass

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

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Aluminum

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
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Vintage 1930s Scientific Instruments

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Bakelite

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

Ships Compass by John Hand of Philadelphia
Located in Norwell, MA
Wing bridge compass from a United States Navy vessel. The gray military paint has been stripped and
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Vintage 1940s North American Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique English Mahogany 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

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Wood

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Maritime Navigation Compass
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London prismatic compass. Brass case with pierced sight line in the lid
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

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Brass

Keuffel & Esser Co. Military Transit Surveyor Telescope
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Keuffel & Effer Co. military transit surveyor. It consists of a compass and a telescope
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20th Century American Industrial Scientific Instruments

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Metal

T. Cooke London Brass Prismatic Nautical Navigation Compass with Stand
By T. Cooke & Sons Ltd.
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage T. Cooke of London England prismatic compass. Brass case with mirrored lid interior
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Mid-20th Century Nautical Objects

Materials

Brass

Original Vintage Military Recruitment Poster Britain's Commandos Royal Marines
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
Original vintage military recruitment poster for Britain's Commandos... The Royal Marines featuring
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Vintage 1950s British Posters

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Paper

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Located in Milan, IT
Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris
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Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Original Vintage Rail Travel Map Poster France Map SNCF National French Railway
Located in London, GB
including the chemist Louis Pasteur, the soldier and successful military commander Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
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Vintage 1950s French Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Quebec Map With Historical Notes Canada Pictorial
Located in London, GB
Champlain in the corners and title above, a book with information on Wolfe's Monument column by the military
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Vintage 1930s Canadian Posters

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Paper

Hermes Duels Oniriques Silk Scarf in Emeraud / Bleu Vif
By Hermès
Located in Philadelphia, PA
oniriques. Artist Pierre Marie depicts four knights at battle at the compass points, inspired by a book from
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2010s Scarves

Luminox Recon Point Man 45mm Carbon Black Dial Quartz Men Watch XL.8826.MI
Located in New York, NY
: Casual,Classic,Diver,Dress/Formal,Military,Sport Model: Luminox Recon Point Man Vintage: No Movement
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Wrist Watches

Antique Map of Switzerland by N. Visscher, circa 1690
Located in Langweer, NL
Italy. This map features two decorative cartouches: the larger is flanked by two putti, one in military
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Antique Late 17th Century Maps

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Vico Magistretti Black CS49 Samarcanda Black Chest of Drawers by Poggi 1970s
By Poggi, Vico Magistretti
Located in Montecatini Terme, IT
military service and moved to Switzerland, where he took some academic courses at the Champ Universitaire
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Vintage 1970s Italian Post-Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Faux Leather, Wood

Original Vintage Military Recruitment Poster Britains Commandos Royal Marines
By Reginald Mount
Located in London, GB
Original vintage military recruitment poster for Britain's Commandos... The Royal Marines featuring
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1950s More Prints

Materials

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Original Vintage Rail Travel Map Poster France Map SNCF National French Railway
Located in London, GB
including the chemist Louis Pasteur, the soldier and successful military commander Louis-Joseph de Montcalm
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1950s More Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Quebec Map With Historical Notes Canada Pictorial
Located in London, GB
Champlain in the corners and title above, a book with information on Wolfe's Monument column by the military
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1930s More Prints

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Paper

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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Bath, GB
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Located in Bath, GB
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Vintage 1910s British Scientific Instruments

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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Oxfordshire, GB
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WWI 1918 British Army Officer's Compass by J H Steward, London
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Located in Austin, TX
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Located in Bath, GB
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Military Compass For Sale on 1stDibs

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.

How Much is a Military Compass?

A military compass can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $924, while the lowest priced sells for $269 and the highest can go for as much as $275,000.