A World War I issue Cruchon & Emons of London Vernier's Pattern VII compass, in original stitched leather case, brass with ebonised finish, folding top plate, sight and suspension ring, the mother-of-pearl ringed dial with securing side button, maker's details, 1915 date and arrow mark to base of case, the leather outer stamped 1916, P. Stafford and military arrow mark, pen inscribed with soldier's name RACNAN(?) 702 COY(?) N.Z.M.G.C. (NZ Machine Gun Corps).