Flightpath Posted April 3, 2019 Share #1 Posted April 3, 2019 Here are some of my Swiss army instruments: Left to Right: 1944 Recta 'matchbox' alloy compass, S/N shows it was made in 1944. 1943 Büchi marching compass Pattern 1932, has a 1943 inscription on it. (see middle photo). 1930s Lufft pocket altimeter, German made with Swiss property mark and silvered face (see lower photo). 1920s Büchi Artillery compass/level (GB Patt. 1916, Spanish Patt. 1920, Swiss Patt. 1929). The 1943 inscription on the Büchi compass translates: "My good friend Sgt. Major Ernest Roy, dedicated to the memory of common joys and sufferings with Combat Engineer Company 2, 1939-1943 Capt. Deller". Hope you like them, I'll do a more detailed study of the 1920s Büchi artillery compass later, it really is a nice intricate little instrument. cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted April 3, 2019 Share #2 Posted April 3, 2019 Nice items. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flightpath Posted April 3, 2019 Author Share #3 Posted April 3, 2019 Here are a few closer photo of the little artillery compass/level (called a sitometer in old Swiss military papers). Being an instrument maker myself I love instruments like this! Through the viewing window can be seen a bubble level, once the compass is level the button on the end is pushed, this moves a stainless mirror to reveal the compass rose and unlock it. The rotating 360 degree part on the back is part of the artillery side of the compass. I have seen much later versions with this part not attached presumably these are only used as compasses......... Hope you like it (actually I have two of them) Cheers, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Meatcan Posted April 4, 2019 Share #4 Posted April 4, 2019 Those are excellent pieces! As one would expect for Swiss service, they appear to be very well-made instruments. Thanks for sharing! Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony v Posted April 4, 2019 Share #5 Posted April 4, 2019 John Excellent collection ! Thank you for posting them. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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