British WWI Brass Field Compass and Leather Case, 1917, Identified
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $150.00

Original era manufacture. Heavy, machined brass case, with a magnetized steel disc, still points North, although a little weak after 100 years. No issues beyond normal age and wear.Very sound brown leather case with shoulder strap, with an inked inscription on one side; "Lieut. F.D. Hoyle, C. Coy, Sherwood Foresters. A small piece of paper inside describes a heroic act by the Lieutenant at Regniecourt, 17th October, 1918.