snort Posted March 19, 2012 Share Posted March 19, 2012 Hi, can any one tell me what this is, yes I know its a wrist/ arm compass! On the back a broad arrow then Ref. no. 6B/2593 Ser. No. 6835 B/56 I can't seem to find anything out about it. Many thanks to you all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 Its a leg compass used by the RAF in WW2. Nice one, it would look well in my compass collection.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fv1609 Posted March 20, 2012 Share Posted March 20, 2012 6B is a give away that it is RAF as it is the Section prefix for RAF Vocabulary items that includes "aircraft navigation equipment, accessories & unit servicing spares" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snort Posted March 20, 2012 Author Share Posted March 20, 2012 6B is a give away that it is RAF as it is the Section prefix for RAF Vocabulary items that includes "aircraft navigation equipment, accessories & unit servicing spares" Many thanks for that, the strap does seem to be a long one so I was thinking it went over the suit. does /56 indicate that it is 1956 or that is WW2 as it was sold to me? Either way I am happy as its in very good order ! Thanks for your answers, its very helpfull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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