Escape compass, collar stud : Flight Lieutenant D A Cameron, 10 Squadron, RAAF

Places
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
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.