France - Compass - 1920-1930
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French military directive compass, Lemaire Model 1922, aluminium dial, original, serial no. 13803, made in Paris by Lemaire for the French Army; dimensions 6 cm × 1.6 cm × 7 cm; condition shows some paint chipping and slightly dirty dial but in working order.
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French regulation military compass Lemaire Model 1922
For sale, an authentic luminous directional compass from the French Army, model 1922. Made by the renowned Parisian optician Lemaire, this compass bears the inscription 'Mdle 1922 LEMAIRE PARIS N° 13803' and features military markings (often 'M.G.' for Ministry of War) indicating its official use.
This object is a historical testimony of the equipment used by the French forces during the interwar period and at the beginning of the Second World War. The aluminum dial graduated in thousandths was designed for precise orientation on the terrain.
Brand: Lemaire, Paris
Model: 1922 (Model 1922)
Serial number: 13803
Usage: Military (French Army)
Condition: presents some chips in the paint, slightly dirty dial. The compass is in perfect working order.
This article is ideal for collectors of military history and vintage navigation instruments.
French regulation military compass Lemaire Model 1922
For sale, an authentic luminous directional compass from the French Army, model 1922. Made by the renowned Parisian optician Lemaire, this compass bears the inscription 'Mdle 1922 LEMAIRE PARIS N° 13803' and features military markings (often 'M.G.' for Ministry of War) indicating its official use.
This object is a historical testimony of the equipment used by the French forces during the interwar period and at the beginning of the Second World War. The aluminum dial graduated in thousandths was designed for precise orientation on the terrain.
Brand: Lemaire, Paris
Model: 1922 (Model 1922)
Serial number: 13803
Usage: Military (French Army)
Condition: presents some chips in the paint, slightly dirty dial. The compass is in perfect working order.
This article is ideal for collectors of military history and vintage navigation instruments.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Manufacturer/ Brand
lemaire
No. of items
1
Country of Origin
France
Material
Aluminium
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
1.6 cm
Width
6 cm
Depth
7 cm
Military Context
Yes
Estimated Period
1920-1930
Original/ Replica
Original
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