Vintage Boy Scouts hiking compass with a patent date of 1918. Face shows the BSA logo plus Be Prepared with the surrounding text of Boy Scouts of America, Headquarters New York City. Tiny lettering around the edge of the face reads Pat. Jan. 8, 1918 Taylor - Rochester, NY U.S.A. Interior of case lid is stamped with the word Swiss. Olive drab paint on exterior of case shows a lot of chipping. Button to open case lid works very well, and lid closes and locks as intended.