Aluminum with black enamel finish. Approx. 4" dia. x 12" high. Used in polar navigation. Nameplate on the base reads "ASTRO-COMPASS MK II / The BOES CO. / DAYTON, OHOIO, USA

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Size: 4646px × 4872px
Photo credit: © Heritage Images / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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