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PLEASE NOTE -all items sold are Antique /Vintage and used -whilst I try and describe condition to the best of my ability all items are used and sold as such.
I DO NOT REMOVE ITEMS EARLY - PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO
WW2 British Army \'37 webbing anklets / ankle gaiters .
WW1 Robson & co. compass.
Unusual pattern - Large round section 7.5cm across and 1.7cm deep with sighting part on pivot - one screw MISSING as shown.
Some wear to black paint - looks bright lacquered Brass beneath.
There is a lock to side to hold Compass arrow in place.
Underside marked Robson & co. compass Newcastle upon Tyne
Engraved J.H.Forster ( K.I.A.) N.D.R.E.
POSSIBLY KILLED IN ACTION
A Lt. James Henrey Forster of Jesmond, Newcastle-on-Tyne of 2nd/1st (Northumbrian) Field Coy. Royal Engineers was killed in 1915
Letters N.D.R.E. may be Northumbrian Division Royal Engineers - needs further research but local compass maker and initials / name may add up.
A little wear from use but appears to work and will be interesting research item
SOLD AS USED
POSTAGE
UK £3.00
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Europe - £8.80
Rest of World- £11.70
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R Ward ,The Timbers, The Street, Hamstreet, Kent , TN26 2HG