A metal field compass encased in a circular black-painted brass housing with a glass-covered compass dial. The compass features a folding sighting bracket and a degree scale ring around the perimeter. The paint shows areas of wear and oxidation, exposing the underlying brass.
The dial face is marked with cardinal points (N, E, S, W) and degree gradations. A thin sighting wire and flip-up lens sight allow for azimuth readings in the field.
The instrument’s compact and rugged design suggests it was intended for military field navigation, likely during World War II or the postwar era.