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Posted By: Ultrasmith *** Compass - 08/24/2007 02:28 AM
Opinions Please:
The father of a friend has had this *** compass for quite a while. He was told that it is for a Zero. But He thinks it belonged to a ship. It has a navy marking. Zero's were used by Army & Navy. But would they have marked the instruments differently? Here are a few pics. Maybe someone can translate the tag. Your help would greatly appreciated.

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Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 08/24/2007 02:29 AM
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Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 08/24/2007 02:30 AM
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Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 08/24/2007 02:30 AM
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Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 08/24/2007 02:35 AM
Last one. Thanks

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Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 09/16/2007 11:56 PM
Bringing it up again.
Anybody able and/or willing to translate the tag. Just curious, what it says. Maybe it has clues or answers.Help would be greatly appreciated.

Johnny
Posted By: Pepland Re: *** Compass - 09/18/2007 12:02 PM
This is a standard Japanese naval aircraft floating compass. It was used in the Zero, but also other aircraft. If it's for sale, please let me know, as I have a friend looking for one now.
Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 09/18/2007 10:50 PM
Hey Pepland thanks for the info.If you know anyone who can translate the tag. The would be great. It's not for sale, it belongs to a friend. Thanks again , Johhny
Posted By: KM Re: *** Compass - 09/21/2007 12:43 PM
The tag says :
Type-92 model-2 Magnetic compass.
#8320803
September, 1939
Yokokawa Electric Co,.

http://sv06.wadax.ne.jp/~gunsight-jp/b/english/data/ban-ni-e.htm
Posted By: Ultrasmith Re: *** Compass - 09/22/2007 02:23 AM
Hey KM, Thank you for the translation & the link. That's excellent!
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