WW2 aircraft compass

WW2 BOXED RAF/RAAF AIRCRAFT COMPASS TYPE 06. Compass working and comes complete with the prism. Pristine condition.
Price includes registered postage although would prefer it to be collected so the price can be negotiated to cover buyers pick up cost.

Type/Model: Type 06A (often referenced with Air Ministry stores reference 6A/1248). [1, 2]

Origin: British military issue used during World War II for navigation and taking bearings, frequently kept in aircraft like Spitfires or used in field operations. [1, 2, 3]

Construction: Housed in a painted wooden carry box with a webbed carrying strap and labeled with warning text ("Delicate Instrument To Be Handled With Great Care"). The compass itself typically features blackened metal, a liquid-filled capsule, and a sighting prism. [1, 2, 3]

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