World War One

Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916

Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916
Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916

Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916

This is a WW1 Verners pattern MKVII military compass with leather case, dated 1916. Has the traditional mother of pearl dial, for low light reading with the orange direction arrow intact. The brass lid has a strong hinge and a brass knob on the side for transit locking of dial.

The compass has also a magnifying lens for precise angles calculation (for target engagement). The compass and leather case show much wear and tear. The outside glass is cracked. Verners Pattern compasses are both incredibly popular with collectors as well being a compass that can still be practically and easily used today. The most common models are the Verners Pattern VII and Verners Pattern VIII which were mainly used during World War 1.

Their basic construction is a prismatic dry card compass with a both a momentary bearing lock and transit lock.


Original WWI British Officer Verners Pattern MKVII Compass Dated 1916