Wwi 1916 British Officer's Compass Auction His posting with the CCSS

His posting with the CCSS was interrupted by a period of hospitalized for boils on his neck from October to November 1918

as being mentioned in despatches for Distinguished and Gallant services and devotion to duty in the field

he was part of the force in the 2nd Defence at battle at Casino

crazing and light wear evident throughout on the frog

Wwi 1916 British Officer's Compass Auction His posting with the CCSSWWI 1916 British Officer's Compass Brass body with glass covers, functional, 360 degree gradations on the dial, additional gradations along the circumference, adjustment knobs on the side, marked "VERNIER'S PATTERN" and "VII" on the lid, maker marked "CRUCHON & EMONS LONDON", marked "No.", dated marked "1916" and marked with the British Broad Arrow production insignia on the bottom, flip top, with brass belt loop, 54 mm x 72. 7 mm x 21 mm, crazing