Vintage Thomson System Azimuth Nautical Navigation Instrument Circle & Case

Description

WWII era Thomson System Azimuth Instrument and wooden storage / carrying case.

An azimuth circle is a navigation instrument in the form of a brass ring with sights that attaches to the top of a compass to enable the user to take accurate bearings on the sun and terrestrial objects.

Condition

Good Overall - Wear to case; tarnish/oxidation to metal; one arm stuck in folded position

Dimensions

Case - 11.75" x 11.75" x 6.5" / Circle - 10.5" x 1.125" (Width x Depth x Width)