J.D.H. Compass

[sierra363]

Hi all, I have a compass which I cannot find any info on. It is a brass case, painted black. On the case it has a mark that looks something like D/I\D, and under that 523.
Inside it has the following:
J.D.H
L10.MK
1943

5 908

Can anyone tell me anything about it?

Thanks for your help,

Jodi

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[Paul S.]

Without seeing any pictures I'd guess it's a prismatic marching compass. Does it look anything like this one: Original MK III Brass Prismatic Military British Compass T G Co Ltd London 1941 | eBay ?

[sierra363]

Hi Paul, it looks different to that one. I have a picture but not sure how to upload it. It is a small round compass. The case pops open to reveal the compass. It is about 5cm in diameter.

Thanks for your help.

Jodi

[Paul S.]

150111 | Australian War Memorial

United States Army Air Force compass : Sergeant W H Harris, 24 Squadron, RAAF | Australian War Memorial

Have you tried searching the AWM collection for information?

[sierra363]

Hi Paul, that looks more like it. I will have a look through the collection and see if I can find the exact one.

Thanks,

Jodi