Category
Militaria
Medium
brass
Distinguishing marks
stamped US on front
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
WW I
Size and dimensions of this item
4.5mm
Long Description
WWI era. Brass case. US stamped on top. Face reads: S&W, NY.The crown is cylinder shaped. I don't know what company S&W stands for.
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For Sale?
No
Re: Military Pocket Compass
Does anyone out there know what this compass is worth? I may consider selling it. But am unsure of its value. Everything works very well and its in excellent condition.
Re: Military Pocket Compass
Re: Military Pocket Compass
S&W NY is Schwab & Wuischpard New York. Â Alphonse Wuischpard was my grandfather and hic company made this compass for the military during World war II