WW2 1939 British Barker & Sons MK IX Brass Compass – Excellent Working Condition tobacco tin was a trusted military contractor

was a trusted military contractor

including Czechoslovakia

This artifact embodies the history and craftsmanship of the era

Issued during the Second World War for carrying the Lightweight Respirator gas mask and associated equipment

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WW2 1939 British Barker & Sons MK IX Brass Compass – Excellent Working Condition tobacco tin was a trusted military contractorThis is an original British WW2 MK IX Brass Compass, dated 1939 and manufactured by Barker & Sons, one of the premier makers of precision military instruments during the Second World War. This early war issue model is a robust, beautifully engineered piece of kit carried by officers and map readers throughout the conflict. Crafted from solid brass, the compass retains its rich patina while remaining in excellent working condition. The dial is clean