VTG Creagh Osborne Marching Compass Mark VII MOD E World War 1 Military WWI Gear For Sale

VTG Creagh Osborne Marching Compass Mark VII MOD E World War 1 Military WWI Gear
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VTG Creagh Osborne Marching Compass Mark VII MOD E World War 1 Military WWI Gear:
$30.00

This vintage Creagh Osborne Marching Compass Mod VII is a must-have for any collector of World War I military gear. Made by the Sperry Gyroscope Company in the United States, this original piece is a rare find. This compass is a great way to connect with history. It was created during the WW I era and has a distinct look that captures the essence of that time period. Whether you're a collector or simply interested in military history, this compass is a great item to add to your collection.
After I took the pictures I removed the glass. While I have this listed I am going to try to find another glass. The price might change.MARK VII MOD.E.

Technical Data
- Foldable rifle-type sighting system
- Adjustable lens
- Case: brass
- Dimensions: 85 x 60 x 32 mm
- Weight: 230 gr
- Fluid-dampened compass cardCaptain Frank Osborne Creagh-Osborne, Royal Navy,(1867/1943) was Superintendent of Compasses with the British Admiralty and inventor (see his portraitHERE). His various inventions were built by H. Hughes & Son Ltd, Dent & Co & Johnson Ltd, Sperry Gyroscopes Co., etc.
There exist two versions of a sturdy and heavy LENSATIC marching compass made by SPERRY GYROSCOPE Co. BROOKLYN N.Y.
They look pretty much the same. The main differences can be seen in the pictures below. The application of Radium compound paint for letters and figures instruments was described in apatentno. 110,203(follow link for pic.) filed in Oct. 1916 by F. O. Creagh-Osborne, F. H. Glew, A. J. Hughes and Henry Hughes & Son Ltd.
See also the categories Wrist and Aeronautical compasses.
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