WWI British Verner’s Patent Marching Compass 1914 – Hughes & Sons with 1916 Leather Pouch gask mask and a sense of nostalgia

and a sense of nostalgia

Manufacturer: Polte Armaturen- und Maschinenfabrik A

it reflects the innovation and adaptability required for survival in some of the harshest environments on earth

Of particular collector interest is the additional “WI” marking

It is an excellent collectible for USAAF

WWI British Verner’s Patent Marching Compass 1914 – Hughes & Sons with 1916 Leather Pouch gask mask and a sense of nostalgiaAn excellent and original example of the iconic British Army Verners Patent Marching Compass, dated 1914 and manufactured by the renowned military instrument maker Hughes & Sons, London. This compass, serial number 10399, represents a classic and historically significant piece of First World War field equipment, widely issued to British officers and NCOs throughout the conflict. Constructed from solid brass with a blackened finish, the compass