American Pocket Compasses

My new book, Compass Chronicles has a chapter dedicated to American U.S. stamped
compasses and to civilian models. (The examples shown below are described in detail.)

Compass Chronicles describes over 200 different compasses. This first edition,
hard cover book includes over 500 colorful photographs and illustrations
covering the history and evolution of these unique instruments.

WWII, Longines Wittnauer Watch Co. Air Force compass:

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Waltham compass:

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S & W, New York compass:

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U.S. stamped, manufacturer unknown compass:

 

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Iszard Warren compass:

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