WWI US Army Engineer Pocket Compass USANITE Dated 1918 by Taylor of Rochester, New York

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  • WWI US Army Engineer Pocket Compass USANITE Dated 1918 by Taylor of Rochester, New York
  • WWI US Army Engineer Pocket Compass USANITE Dated 1918 by Taylor of Rochester, New York
  • WWI US Army Engineer Pocket Compass USANITE Dated 1918 by Taylor of Rochester, New York
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Description

ARTIFACT:

This is a great circa World War I United States Army engineer pocket compass in excellent condition. It is a USANITE model by Taylor of Rochester, New York, and was patented in 191The cover of the compass is engraved with a 1918 date and ENG. DEPT. U.S.A.

VINTAGE:

Circa 1918 (World War I).

SIZE:

Approximately 1-3/4" in width and 2-9/16" in height and 1/2" in thickness.

CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:

Solid nickel case, painted steel face.

ATTACHMENT:

Suspension loop, hinged case. The compass is opened by depressing the handle.

MARKINGS:

TAYLOR ROCHESTER N.Y. PAT. APR. 20-1915.

ITEM NOTES:

This is from a United States Army collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJX13 LABEX1/13 SABEX8/14

CONDITION:

8- (Very Fine-Excellent): The watch is in excellent condition: case is very clear, with light dust inside glass.

GUARANTEE:

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.

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