DRGM compass

[Seigfried]

I've just got this nice 1939 stamped mapcase off ebay and snuggling inside was this:

D.R.G.M. marked compass by Busch Rathenow. Anyone care to comment on it?

John

[Seigfried]

with mapcase

[Infanteer]

Nice looking compass, but there should be a lid with a polished metal surface on the inside that can be used as a mirror, otherwise it would be very difficult to shoot a bearing with any accuracy. Perhaps the previous owner only used it to take / apply bearings to a map.... but I don't know why you would want to do that.

[Seigfried]

but there should be a lid with a polished metal surface on the inside that can be used as a mirror

I know what you mean but there is no evidence of anything being attached, broken off etc - this is it as it was issued.

John

[Theodor]

Having a rule on the side, maybe it was used only with the maps?

[Colorado]

I had one before that I sold off. They do not come with a lid, but mine had the original string that is attached underneath.

I found mine at a flea market in Germany and like flashlights, most compass were commercial in nature and for civilian camping, Volksmarch uses. You have to believe it wound up in the hands of a Soldier.

[Infanteer]

So it was just for use with the maps... seems like a waste as you would need another compass to shoot a bearing, unless I am missing something.

[Colorado]

It is not used just for maps, it can be held afield. It can be used for maps, just like the other kind.

[Infanteer]

Ohhhhh, now I see There are little "nubs" that form a sight so that it can be used as a marching compass. First time that I have seen one like that.

[fall gelb]

This is a hitlerjugend kompas.
The same kompas whit a mirror and a lid are the army models..
Your kompas belongs in a small brown bag, that's how it leave's the factory in those days

[emmaorabelle]

It can be held afield and is not limited to maps. Similar to the Retro Bowl other type, it can be applied to maps.