Imperial Japanese 3-3/4 inch diameter profusely marked compass.
This is a very well-made lacquered wood hand lettered compass with a suspended needle used to indicate north. The compass is completely functional.
It measures approximately 3/4 inches thick, with the central compass portion measuring 7/8 inches in diameter.
This is a view of the
back, showing serial numbers and maker marks.
info found here :
http://www.snyderstreasures.com/page...nmilitaria.htm