United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Gaißmayer died on September 15

Gaißmayer died on September 15

interior lined with off-white satin and a blue band with the maker’s details “Christian Block

An Early Minesweeper War Badge - In tombac

obverse centre in red enamels featuring the calligraphic inscription "Relying on the Assistance of Almighty God

lid has separated from the base of the case below the hinged area

United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 Heer. A Flak/Artillery Hauptmann’s Service Tunic Gaißmayer died on September 15Designed by Captain Creagh Osborne and manufactured by the Hughes Dent company beginning in 1913, this company was employed in RFC and RAF aircraft beginning in 1915. Predominantly used in the sopwith Camel, the compass features a circular bowl, with a flat glass cover, and is in a vertical position. The expansion chamber is on the front of the glass. The lubber line is painted on the inside of the glass. It is thus aft of the card which, in view of