FRANCIS BARKER M88 Prismatic Marching compass British Army military issued

This compass has been issued to a serving member of the British Army and so has some evidence of previous use such as small scratches to the paint - see photos, but is in good military issued condition and full working order. Has NATO stock number on the back.

The Francis Barker range of Liquid Prismatic Compasses includes some of the finest professional compasses ever made. The Francis Barker traditional military liquid prismatic compass is currently in service with many defence forces around the world and has been for many years. Built to meet the exacting specifications demanded by military users, it is the compass that officers of the British Army have used for generations.

Made entirely in England and provide the ideal choice for the professional or recreational user. The design itself, developed over many years, is simple and yet highly accurate in use.

Shock resistant, the compasses are built to withstand the toughest conditions likely to be encountered anywhere in the world. Each compass has all the features required for taking bearings from either a map or distant objects by day or by night.

The five Tritium light sources allow all the compass functions to be used as normal by night as well. The M-88 Liquid Prismatic Compass is built largely from aluminium alloy making it very lightweight. Five self-luminous tritium light sources enable full night and daylight operation.

The dial assembly is mounted in a liquid filled sealed capsule designed to allow the full servicing of the compass to sub-assembly level. Extensive environmental testing and rigorous quality control measures ensure that the M-88 can operate with precision in the most difficult climatic conditions.

Features

Fully functional

Degrees version

Supplied with full instructions

Full day/night use - 5 tritium lights

Military Issue

Complete with Velcro Pouch

Size 85 x 60 x 34mm

Weight 125g

Operating Temperature -20ºC to +55ºC

Pivot Sapphire Jewel

Liquid Purified Kerosene

Graduation Degrees (360 Divisions) & Mils (Dual Card version)

Night Illumination 5 Tritium Light Source

Accuracy One half of one degree (10 mils)

Case Fabric