United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 United Republic of John Weller was first assigned

John Weller was first assigned to survey for locks on the Trent Valley River system in 1883 and the Murray Canal near Brighton

constructed of bronze on loop for suspension from a Third Reich-period replacement ribbon (likely intended for an Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 for Combatants)

inscribed ""Washington and Alaska"" above and ""Oklahoma City 1911"" below the insignia)

securely held in place by a row of machine stitching

United Kingdom. An R.F.C. Pilot's Compass MKII, 259 Pattern, c.1915 United Republic of John Weller was first assignedDesigned 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