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Accession Number | REL31837 |
Collection type | Heraldry |
Object type | Heraldry |
Physical description | Brass, Glass, Paint |
Maker |
Unknown |
Date made | c 1940s |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
Escape compass, collar stud : Flight Lieutenant D A Cameron, 10 Squadron, RAAF
Description
Escape compass concealed in a brass collar stud. The stud has a flat white painted glass base, half of the paint having been scratched off to reveal the floating compass needle inside.
History / Summary
Concealed collar stud compass worn by Flight Lieutenant Don Cameron while serving as adjutant with 10 (Sunderland) Squadron, RAAF, in the United Kingdom.