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WWII Alfred De Courcy & Co, Escape Whistle/Compas

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WWII Alfred De Courcy & Co, Escape Whistle with Compass. De Courcy model #187. Made to design 700919, 1923. Nickel plated brass. Most compass whistles are of the a dry magnetic type. Though this one seems to be inspired by liquid compasses as used in marine vessels. It is the classical design of what is known as the "Escape Compass", often with a square plate with a red corner. Department 9 of the British Directorate of Military Intelligence (M.I.9- Escaped British Prisoners of War debriefing, escape, and evasion) developed a great number of secret, hidden escape compasses, etc.
Size: 3.25" x 1"
Weight: .7oz
Condition: Very good noting some rust like discoloration to glass.

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