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billy 12-06-22 07:01 PM

Escape Compass
 
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Hi all do not know if this is a modern Escape Compass or a copy of one? Any insights appreciated Billy

arrestingu 12-06-22 07:17 PM

looks correct mate.wartime pattern.

grey_green_acorn 12-06-22 07:20 PM

Billy,
I once owned about 29 of these now mostly sold. A WW2 (and possibly later) RAF escape compass which was included in emergency/escape packs. They were also concealed in buttons with a reverse thread.
They have been reproduced I believe?

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...75&postcount=7

Tim

billy 12-06-22 07:28 PM

Thanks Steve, thanks Tim.

It is mint if WW2, that said more than happy to know it isn’t a copy! Yet!

Tim would love to find a button to put it into, was also fitted into rear of the Royal Marines Globe, again love to find one of them badges!

Any other info appreciated, cheers Billy

Luke H 12-06-22 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by grey_green_acorn (Post 581377)
Billy,
I once owned about 29 of these now mostly sold. A WW2 (and possibly later) RAF escape compass which was included in emergency/escape packs. They were also concealed in buttons with a reverse thread.
They have been reproduced I believe?

https://www.britishbadgeforum.com/fo...75&postcount=7

Tim

Got any left Tim?

arrestingu 12-06-22 07:28 PM

they have been copied,but this to me looks the same as original examples i own, so dont panic lol

grey_green_acorn 12-06-22 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Luke H (Post 581380)
Got any left Tim?

Luke,
The last three. One is a keeper for me but unfortunately the remaining two have broken glass.

Tim

billy 12-06-22 07:52 PM

Are yours painted Black Tim?

Luke I also have another of these but like Tim’s damaged glass!

grey_green_acorn 12-06-22 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by billy (Post 581383)
Are yours painted Black Tim?

Luke I also have another of these but like Tim’s damaged glass!

Billy,
Yes black paint on brass.

Tim


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