Code BA25011801: Boy Scouts of America Compass in Original Box, 1918
| This is a rare Boy Scouts of America (BSA) compass dating from 1918 made by Taylor in New York. It comes in its orginal box in excellent condition without any damage. The case is Nickel and still retain most of its original olive color. It has a strong hinge and the push button is working perfectly. The dial is marked Boy Scouts of America, Headquarters New York City. It is also marked with the Boy Scouts logo and moto: BE PREPARED. At the edge of the dial it is marked Pat. Jan. 8, 1918 Taylor - Rochester N. Y., U.S.A.. It has a jeweled capped needle, which finds magnetic North easily. The transit lock is also functioning and would freeze the needle when the lid is closed and the compass is not in use. Very nice and rare compass. Diameter is approximately 4.7cm. |
Price: US $220 US $198
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