Pre WW2 1932-39 Polish Army Wojsko Polskie Working Marching Compass
Code: 14857
SOLD
For sale is an original Pre WW2 1932 – 1939 Polish Army Wojsko Polskie Working Marching Compass.
A Polish Army pre-WW2 marching compass made of white metal with a strong hinge, lid of the impressed with a Polish Eagle, the letters W.P (Wojsko Polskie – Polish Army) and the name of the manufacturer, series number and design. “G. Gerlach Warszawa wz. K.M.32 no.3862”. A ring is mounted on the top of the compass. Elements of the compass such as magnetic pointer, dial, switch lever pointer, are functional and preserved in very good condition in the original patina. The compass has a “F1” oval military war department acceptance mark of Major Frejszmidt.
The compass is one of the main elements of equipment of the officers of the 2nd Polish Republic, reliable, made with great care and precision. Compass arrow pointers are covered with fluorescent paint still glows in the dark, and the mechanism of the object itself after so many years since its inauguration in the army ranks fulfills the function to which it was created.
This is in excellent condition and is working. These pre war polish army officers compasses are very rare and rarely come up for sale.
This will be sent via Royal Mail special delivery and dispatched within two working days. Also happy to post internationally.
