Wwi Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Auction Archive Major 1869

Major 1869

together with small Para collar pin

A sea of flowers gave testimony to the popularity of the deceased

He has done fine work for the artillery and has accounted for many enemy guns

A total of 133 Gold Bavarian Bravery Medals issued for 1870-71 War

Wwi Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Auction Archive Major 1869WWI Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Silvered brass casing, functional, "U. S." stamped on the flip open front cover, hinged at the bottom, stamped "MFR'S PART No. K 1626 2" on the back cover, maker marked "WITTNAUER" above the "S" (South) position on the compass, gradated in five degree increments, steel blue needle floats on a red jewelled bearing, 45. 8 mm x 65. 5 mm inclusive of its ring, light age wear and contact marks on the case's exterior,