Armeemodell I, Personal compass : Charles Kraus, Austro-Hungarian Army

A hinged horseshoe shaped compass known as an 'Armeemodell I.' and used by the Austro-Hungarian Army during World War I. The hinging lid is made from white metal that has been painted black on the inside and holds a paper arrow attached by two small grub screws. There is a keyhole shaped aperture in the lid with a thin slot cut down each side. There is an arrow and the word 'DIREKTION' impressed into the top of the lid. At the curved edge there is a securing ring with a length of black cord attached. The bottom half of the compass is made from bakelite and holds the compass workings, the arrow and face. The lens of the compass has been edged in black degree marks. Each 45 degree point is marked in red letters i.e N, NE, E, SE, S etc. Across the face of the dial is the text 'PATENT BEZARD' in red letters. On the bottom of the compass are three small screws holding the body of the compass in place. Impressed into the bottom of the bakelite is further text which reads '43061', 'PATENT-BEZARD', 'D.R.P.-157329'. The manufacturers logo of a pair of opened dividers with the overprinted letters 'GL' in its centre. The compas comes in the original packaging.

Related to Charles Kraus, formerly of the Austro-Hungarian Army.