AN IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY MODEL 98 'KOU' MAGNETIC AVIATION COMPASS 1941-1945 4 x 4 x 3in (10 x 1...
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AN IMPERIAL JAPANESE ARMY MODEL 98 'KOU' MAGNETIC AVIATION COMPASS 1941-1945 Black painted steel magnetic compass with compass visible through semi-circular glass face. Compass is marked 'NS EW' on ledge above glass. A metal plaque is screwed to the top of the compass and is stenciled with an Imperial Japanese Army star and the unit number 'R84052' alongside Japanese text. 4 x 4 x 3in (10 x 10 x 8cm) Footnotes: The need to quickly determine position during flight regardless of the orientation of the plane was met by items such as this magnetic compass. Lot to be sold without reserve. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ▲ ¤ ▲ 'Bonhams' owns the 'Lot' either wholly or partially or may otherwise have an economic interest. ¤ Without reserve For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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