| Place | Europe |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL/18568.002 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Personal Equipment |
| Physical description | Chrome-plated Metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Date made | c 1940-1945 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Escape compass, belt buckle
Description
Chrome-plated Royal Air Force belt buckle with sliding teeth to secure a fabric belt. On the central bar a sliding bracket secures a compass needle. When removed this sits on a small spike which when not in use folds down along the bar.
History / Summary
Chrome-plated Royal Air Force belt buckle with sliding teeth to secure a fabric belt on a battlefield blouse. Of a type issued to RAAF members. On the central bar a sliding bracket secures a compass needle. When removed this sits on a small spike on the other side of the buckle, which when not in use folds down along the bar.