A Great War period marching compass, Verner’s pattern VII, by Cruchon & Emons, London, stamped, ‘No. 1916’, brass casing, complete with its leather case marked, ‘Leatheries Ltd 1916’, and more crudely, ‘R. Haworth, 11th K.O.R.L.’, leather case a little worn, good condition £40-60

Temporary Lieutenant R. Haworth, King’s Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) was awarded the Military Cross London Gazette 26 July 1918: ‘T/Lieut Robert Haworth, R. Lancaster Regt.’

‘For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led two bombing attacks against the enemy, who were established in a trench close to our line, on both occasions inflicting heavy casualties and stopping the enemy's advance. He was wounded in defending the trench against an enemy attack.’