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WWII British Royal Airforce Compass P.8.M. Type National Defence OHMS Working

$ 131.99

Availability: 100 in stock
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Maker: British
  • Military Branch: British Royal Navy
  • Original/Reproduction: Vintage Original
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Time Period, War: WWII
  • Country/Region of Origin: United Kingdom
  • Primary Material: Brass
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Features: Magnetic
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    WWII British Royal Airforce Compass P.8.M. type. Comes with original wooden case.
    ((Listed compass is from the RAF/ RCAF stamped AM (Air Ministry) type P8M .
    The P8 was in common use from about 1937 and was used in the Spitfire, Hurricane, Tiger Moth, etc. and was replaced by the P11.
    There was also a version marked as the P8M (M for 'Modified with four cross hairs').
    Type P4, P6, P8 compasses Stores Ref. 6A/O.227, .367 and .726-These compasses had apparently the same shape))
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    Also original Tag from National Defence is present. Compass is in working order.
    Size; box 7 x 7 x 4 1/2". Compass is -  5 1/2" diameter. 3" high.
    Has some minor wear to the base - see image. Very nice overall condition!
    Shipping by Canada post registered mail insured to Canada - .00
    USA - .00. World .00. Or will be calculated.