WWI Field Compass with Leather Case – Capt. Charles E. Read, 15th Battalion

First World War Officer issued compass for field navigation and orienteering. Leather case has Letter B most likely for B Company / MMM 1906 written on it. Carrying strap is intact.

Classification
Equipment
Era
1891 – 1913 Early years, 1914 – 1919 (WW 1)
Location of artifact
Case 54 LCol Bent and BGen Girvan
Associated name(s)
Capt. Charles E Read

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