Prismatic Compass

Object/Artifact

Museum Of American Heritage

Name/Title

Prismatic Compass

Entry/Object ID

1000.1679.1

Description

Compass, Prismatic

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Cruchon & Emons

Date made

1918

Notes

model name: U.S. Engineer Corps model number: C-E serial number: 52946

Material

Brass Glass

Interpretative Labels

Label Type

curated description

Label

Prismatic Compass Cruchon & Emons 1918 Prismatic compasses feature a prism to allow for more accurate readings than a standard compass. Cruchon & Emons specifically manufactured prismatic compasses for armed forces. This model was designed for the U.S. Engineer Corps.

General Notes

Note

Carry ring, hinged glass magnifier sight, arrow stop, 14276, 142754.