Officer's Compass?

[mick.jw]

Hi All,

My mum has given me a compass she found at home. She says that it belonged to my dad and does'nt know where he got it from. She can remember my dad saying it was an officer's compass from WW1. It's about 1.75" in diameter and when it's shut looks like a pocket watch. there's a little button and when pressed it springs open. It's like a nickel colour in places and silver in other. It also has the little arrow pointed upwards stamped on it. There is also the word terrasse and some numbers stamped on it. Does anyone know if it was an officer's compass in WW1 or anything else about it. I'll try and post a photo when I get my camera back off my brother.

Regards

Mick.

[steve fuller]

Does it look like this?

If so, then yes it is!

[mick.jw]

Does it look like this?

If so, then yes it is!

Hi Steve,

Sorry for the delay in answering, no it's not like that at all. I have'nt got my camera back yet but will post a photo as soon as I do. Nice picture of your compass though.

Cheers

Mick.

[mark holden]

Mick,

Sounds like the smaller general issue compass rather than the officers prismatic shown above , does it have a flip top lid?(just seen your description again so no need to answer this question)

regards

Mark

Hi All,

My mum has given me a compass she found at home. She says that it belonged to my dad and does'nt know where he got it from. She can remember my dad saying it was an officer's compass from WW1. It's about 1.75" in diameter and when it's shut looks like a pocket watch. there's a little button and when pressed it springs open. It's like a nickel colour in places and silver in other. It also has the little arrow pointed upwards stamped on it. There is also the word terrasse and some numbers stamped on it. Does anyone know if it was an officer's compass in WW1 or anything else about it. I'll try and post a photo when I get my camera back off my brother.

Regards

Mick.