British Army compass, heavy brass w hinged cover, mother of pearl face, w broad arrow ordnance marks, maker Cruchon & Emons, Vernier's Pattern, London, & dated 1916. W original 1916 dated leather case. a scarce officer's model, the owners initials are inked on case "WHJ". An early War, Somme era compass, identical to a 1915 mfg one shown in Brassey's " World War One British Army" This compass has seen some action and the lid has cracked glass.