Wwi Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Auction Archive on February 14

on February 14

Accompanied by a two level ribbon bar with ribbons for all six medals and the Distinguished Service Medal (not included in the medal grouping)

Flight Lieutenant Watkinson has rendered outstanding service

Schmidt has held the Iron Cross 1st Class since 18/05/1917

As the German situation was starting to become more dire

Wwi Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Auction Archive on February 14WWI Army Issue Witnauer Pocket Compass Silvered brass casing, functional, "U. S." stamped on the flip open front cover, hinged at the bottom, stamped "MFR'S PART No. K 1626 2" on the back cover, maker marked "WITTNAUER" above the "S" (South) position on the compass, gradated in five degree increments, steel blue needle floats on a red jewelled bearing, 45. 8 mm x 65. 5 mm inclusive of its ring, light age wear and contact marks on the case's exterior,