RAF / SOE bakelite escape and evasion compass button

RAF / SOE bakelite escape and evasion compass button

Code: E24304

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Brown bakelite button with integral magnetised section.  Designed by Christopher Clayton Hutton at MI9, it has small dots on the reverse of the button to indicate North and South.  When suspended by a thread the button could be used by an evading or escaping airman to head for neutral territory.  Excellent condition.  Stock code E24304.