Field Equipment: Pocket Compasses

[Atlantia]

Originally Posted by M ELEY

Very nice specimens, gents. I've always wanted to pick up one of these for my "nautical collection", for although sextants were the tool of choice, compasses also served on many a merchant/privateer vessel. I like to see these related items in posts since they serve to support the study of military life. Just picked up an old maritime telescope myself recently, made by Spencer, Browning and Rust, ca. 1800. Thanks again for posting these.

Thanks 'Mr Eley'
Any chance you could show some pics of your 'field gear'?
This for me is one of the most interesting parts of studying the history of warfare. We concentrate on the weapons themselves, so its easy to forget just how vital these little 'elements' were in warfare.
I'm always on the lookout for things like this.
Perhaps we could see if anyone has anything else along these lines?
Maps.
Signalling gear.
Medical/surgical equipment.
Optical devices.