This is an authentic US military Cammenga Model 3H Tritium Lensatic compass with National Stock Number (NSN): 6605-01-196-6971 & Military Specificiatioin: MIL-PRF-10436N. The Cammenga Compass is the U.S. Military’s official compass manufacturer.
Vintage 2001, confirmed by the lid stamp date code.
Date code interpretation:
- 1st two digits: year of production.
- 2nd two digits: month of production.
- 3rd two digits: 77 (if sold outside of a US government contract). Any other number (sold inside of a government contract).
This compass has date code "01 02 04"
- 01 = 2001
- 02 = February
- 04 = sold on government contract; meaning it was sold specifically for military use.
Manufacturer Specifications (not all inclusive):
- Luminosity: Tritium
- 7 Tritium Micro Lights f/navigation in low-light, w/o other light source necessity.
- Tritium Micro Lights remain luminous f/12+ years, maintenance-free.
- Equipped w/magnifying lens, sight wire, & dial graduations in both degrees and mils - Copper Induction Damping System slows rotation of magnet w/o use of liquids.
- Aluminum frame and waterproof housing.
- Sapphire jewel bearing
- Rotating bezel
- Magnifying sighting optic
Dimensions (approximate):
- Closed: 2 1/4"W x 3"L x 1.1"H
- Weight: 5.2oz
Note: compass has not been tested.
