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Prismatic compass, Verner's pattern Mk VIII, 1917

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Prismatic compass, Verner's pattern Mk VII, 1917

During the First World War (1914-1918) officers often carried hand-held compasses in order to sight landmarks, allowing them to judge direction and distances. This example was used by Lieutenant Charles Edward Hawkins of the Worcestershire Regiment.

NAM Accession Number

NAM. 1997-09-83-1

Copyright/Ownership

National Army Museum Copyright

Location

National Army Museum, Study Collection

Object URL

https://collection.nam.ac.uk/detail.php?acc=1997-09-83-1