WWII US Army Compass With Pouch -
This is a US Army compass. Complete with the pouch and instructions. The basic design is identical to the modern compass. This
is no coincidence, much of the current equipment has its roots in WWII era design.
The soldier was normally given a compass, a pouch and set of instructions. Additional classes on how to use the compass
were provided during training. The compass is an invaluable tool in the field. This design of compass was far superior than
the ones used during WWI. Which appearance closely
ressembled a pocket watch.
The body of the comapss is made of metal. Hinge and loop are made of brass. A slit on one side has a wire. This feature is how
the soldier can identify landmarks in the field.
The booklet provides some basic instructions on how to use the compass. Illustrations in the form of a comic book show how to identify
a landmark. The booklet has the following information:
An Azimuth is not something you sit on
in locating the position of an
object in a map or in the field
with reference to some other
point - give the direction by
"Azimuth".
The magnetic azimuth of any object in the
compass reading. In degrees, at a line extending out
from the centerof the compass toward the object.
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The booklet has a 3-D cutout of a compass. This was used during the training classes. Some soldiers would purchase
their own compass to bring with them. This actions was known as a private purchase. The type of
private purchase compasses could vary greatly.
The compass pouch is of standard canvis construction. Two snaps would secure the lid shut. A brass wire hook attaches
the pouch to the utility belt. The perimeter of the pouch is re-inforced with a separate section of canvis. This is an
early war type. These pouches are getting hard to find.
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