Equipment - COMPASS

Historical information

This compass was confiscated from a Japanese soldier, when the Japanese surrendered to the British in Hong Kong, September 1945.
It was acquired by Squadron Leader Victor James RAF, stationed in Hong Kong and New Territories
Refer Cat No 5084P.

Physical description

Small circular compass of 25mm diameter. It has a black dial. A simple double ended arrow indicates bearing, arrow also has glow in the dark material on end.
It has a small black leather strap and buckle.
The top outer circumference is divided into segments with Japanese symbols.

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