WWII Military Lensatic Brass US Army Pocket Compass Hiking Camping Decor New For Sale
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WWII Military Lensatic Brass US Army Pocket Compass Hiking Camping Decor New:
$64.12
WWII Military Lensatic Brass Army Pocket Compass 2.25"
This WWII military lensatic brass army pocket compass measures 2.25" x .75", is a reproduction and is brand new.
This functional workinglensaticcompass has a magnetized dial or card instead of a needle, is made of solid brass and has a glass face. The WWII pocket compass comes in a gift box.
It is a faithful replica of a WWII lensatic field compass used by the US Army.
- Size: 2.25" x .75"
- Material: Solid brass case, glass face
- Reproduction: Yes
- Construction: Handmade
- Gift boxed
The military forces of a few nations, notably the United States Army, continue to utilizelensatic field compasseswith magnetized compass dials or cards instead of needles. A lensatic-card compass permits reading the bearing off the compass card with only a slight downward glance from the sights, but may require a separate protractor for use with a map.The official U.S. military lensatic compass does not use fluid to damp needle swing, but rather electromagnetic induction to damp the needle. A "deep-well" design is used to allow the compass to be used globally with little or no effect in accuracy caused by a tilting compass dial.As induction forces provide less damping than fluid-filled designs, a needle lock is fitted to the compass to reduce wear, operated by the folding action of the rear sight/lens holder. The use of air-filled induction compasses has declined over the years, as they may become inoperative or inaccurate in freezing
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