is this the true meaning of the "A" ?

[Glenn Barbaritz]

hey Guys, Glenn here. I know there are past threads here where people ask that infamous compass question, "what does the white "A" on the cover mean?" I know, 'cause I was one of them. no one seems to be able to give an answer though. well maybe, just maybe this Guy has uncovered the the mystery. check out this link. but then again, someone here might say He is totally wrong. any thoughts? Glenn

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWA:IT&ih=002

[benutzer]

" A " means Artillerie

by the A modell the numbers 360° or 6400' are written in the other directon.

[pzrwest]

the makers mark would either be stamped in, molded in raised or inset not painted on

[benutzer]

the makers mark would either be stamped in, molded in raised or inset not painted on

Have you read the auction descripton ???
the seller wrote:

........one side and is maker marked cxn

and "cxn" is the three letter code of BUSCH Rathenow.

[Frank De Smedt]

Glenn,

My opinion A means Armee "Army"


regards,

FRANK

[Alex Ciavaglia]

A=Arctic! (for very cold temperature)

[Glenn Barbaritz]

well, now with the ebay seller We have 4 different opinons on the letter "A". I thought I might have found the answer but who do I belive now, back to the drawing board. Glenn

[benutzer]

It's funny to read the different opinions

Once there was a book called "REIBERT" .........

[FestungSpanien]

Glenn
Make no mistake about it, A means Ace-They are all mine and I am trying to get them all back to me
Ace

[benutzer]

by the hell, thats correct A = ACE

[pzrwest]

well if it has a mark cxn then it isn't an Auer

[JPhilip]

Once there was a book called "REIBERT" .........

[andundiek]

Hi guys,

As I believe I was the one who started asking what the A ment......


thanks benutzer!

I have checked my compasses and you are right.

As I don´t have any of the reibert´s to look it up for myself......... my question is........ what´s the point of this? couldn´t they just use the
"normal" compasses?

[Glenn Barbaritz]

nice examples Andundiek. Ace, Im going with your explanation. well, Im gonna try a different route now as Im looking for a nice complete compass like the ones Andundiek is showing us. but Im only after one example. now this question is:

has anyone see period pics of Heer infantry using the "A" style compass? or has anyone seen period pics of the "A" compass in use and if so, do you know what branch the person was in?

I like the "A" style but Im into Heer infantry pieces only and want to keep my collection as true to issue as possible. any info would be greatly appreciated. Glenn

[Glenn Barbaritz]

" A " means Artillerie

by the A modell the numbers 360° or 6400' are written in the other directon.

ahh yes Sigi, I see from Andundieks examples what you are stating here. I dont understand why though the numbers are backwards? what specific purpose would this be for? Glenn