Military Lensatic Compasses

Military Lensatic Compasses are Proven performers Under Adverse Conditions

Can be used to orient a map, determine location of a terrain feature and follow a course over the ground. The dial is graduated in 0°–360° in 5° increments and 6400 mil in 20-mil increments. Military Lensatic Compasses have a 5" ruled scale to plot a course, graduated 1 to 50,000m. Compasses are induction damped, allowing the needle to come to rest within six seconds. Include a luminous bezel ring with luminous, movable bracket and a leveling thumb loop. Waterproof units operate at temperatures from –50° to 160°F.
Model 27 (No. 102022) Military Lensatic Compass features phosphorescent paint on the dial that can be activated by an external light source.
Model 3H (No. 102023) Military Lensatic Compass features tritium in glass vials for self-illumination so it can be used at night without an external light source.
Both Lensatic Compasses are housed in an all-metal, hinged, olive green, aluminum case. Include 6'L nylon cord and nylon carrying case.