Maker
Busch Rathenow D.R.G.M.
Length
55,12 x 70,11 mm
Weight
74 g
Condition
EXC+
Compass by Busch Rathenow D.R.G.M
Original marching compass by Busch, Rathenow, marked D.R.G.M.. This is a period-correct navigation instrument designed for military use, manufactured in a functional and robust construction.
Housing: Black Bakelite housing, typical for marching and field compasses of the period. This material exhibits the characteristic properties of early plastics and was widely used in military equipment due to its durability and resistance to weathering.
Design: Clearly readable scale with steady needle movement. The compact form allows convenient carrying in a pocket or equipment during marches.
Historical Classification: Marching Compasses by Busch, Rathenow
The company Busch, Rathenow was among the leading German manufacturers of optical and precision mechanical instruments. Marching compasses by this maker were designed for military applications and provided basic orientation in the field.
The marking D.R.G.M. (“Deutsches Reichsgebrauchsmuster”) indicates a protected registered design and is typical for German military and utility items of the period.
Compasses with a Bakelite housing reflect the technological level of the interwar and wartime era. Today they are regarded as authentic historical artefacts and are sought-after collectibles within military history collections.
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