United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing “Territorial War Medal

bearing “Territorial War Medal

Veterans' Field of Honor

lid has separated from the base of the case below the hinged area

Stamped onto the reverse of the crossguard are initials “WM”

United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic bearing “Territorial War MedalDesigned by Captain Creagh Osborne and manufactured by the Hughes Dent company beginning in 1913, this company was employed in RFC and RAF aircraft beginning in 1915. Predominantly used in the sopwith Camel, the compass features a circular bowl, with a flat glass cover, and is in a vertical position. The expansion chamber is on the front of the glass. The lubber line is painted on the inside of the glass. It is thus aft of the card which, in view of