Vintage Boy Scouts of America Silva Compass

Description

Vintage Boy Scouts of America compass, made by Silva in Sweden, assembled in USA. Compass has seen very light use and is in great working condition. It has the Boy Scout insignia stamped in the corner, a directional arrow, patent number, Silva System, and measuring gauges visible on the front. Simple instructions, the Silva logo, and manufacture notes are stamped on the back. This is the classic compass used by so many youth to learn the art of orienteering. It is a nice collectable or in in a condition to be put back into service on your next trip into the wild.
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