Francis Barker M-71 Prismatic Compass (1971) Chronometer By the time Ralph Lombe

By the time Ralph Lombe was commissioned in 1876

and has the post-1875 Francis Barker reversed 'S' 'Trade Mark London' logo inserted into the lyre at the North point

There is some rippling to the endpapers

but published by Gale & Polden c

Leather case: 35mm x 80mm x 110mm

Francis Barker M-71 Prismatic Compass (1971) Chronometer By the time Ralph LombeAn extremely rare Francis Barker M 71, complete with its original fitted leather case. The Francis Barker M 71 Prismatic Military compass was a direct descendant of the legendary Barker Mk III that was introduced in 1932 and used by British armed forces throughout the second world war. The M 71 was only made during 1971, in very limited quantities, before being replaced by the M 72 in 1972. The M 72 was itself quickly replaced by the M 73, which