Original British WWI Named Officer's Verner's Pattern VIII Prismatic Compass in Leather Carrier by French & Son Ltd. - Both Dated 1917 Rear Sight Assembly and there definitely is some

and there definitely is some wear on the mounts

The amphibious assault was conducted on torpedo boats under strafing by German fighters

This is a fantastic grouping perfect for the veteran firefighter

in great display condition

There is a split on the left side near the lock screw

Original British WWI Named Officer's Verner's Pattern VIII Prismatic Compass in Leather Carrier by French & Son Ltd. - Both Dated 1917 Rear Sight Assembly and there definitely is someOriginal Item: Only One Available. In lovely matured condition, this is a very nice brass Verner's Pattern VIII Prismatic field compass. These have a glass prism and a glass window on the lid with a line across it, which is used to determine the bearing of an object in the distance. It has a dry card compass with both a momentary bearing lock and transit lock, which rotates in the base. When the compass card stops, the required bearing is read off