WWI British Verner’s Patent Marching Compass – 1917 F-L No.93651 Goebel enhancing a historical display

enhancing a historical display

The medal features King George VI's profile on the obverse and a symbolic scene of a lion standing on a double-headed dragon on the reverse

The Gurkha Rifles are a regiment of the British Army that was formed in 1815 and is known for its recruitment of soldiers from Nepal

This is a museum-grade piece

the Royal Engineers continued to play a crucial role in military operations

WWI British Verner’s Patent Marching Compass – 1917 F-L No.93651 Goebel enhancing a historical displayThis authentic WWI British Verners Patent Marching Compass, dated 1917 and marked No. 93651, was manufactured by F L, believed to be Fischer & Ludewig, a known supplier of high quality precision instruments during the early 20th century. Issued during the closing year of World War I, this compass is a remarkable example of British military field gear. Crafted from durable brass with a blackened military finish, the compass features the classic Verners