Original 19th Century Naval Binnacle Kerosene Lantern Empire Edged Weapons On the other reverse it

On the other reverse it is beautifully engraved with a Whale over the following script:

General Patton’s WWII garrison cap

Christian Sharps served as technical advisor to the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

all will show minor rust and wear with traces of the original blue finish

Original 19th Century Naval Binnacle Kerosene Lantern Empire Edged Weapons On the other reverse itOriginal Item: Only One Available. With the introduction of the "Iron Clad" ships in the 1800s it was found to be increasingly difficult to keep the magnetic compass from being compromised and giving inaccurate readings. This led to the introduction of the Binnacle, a structure usually placed in front of the helmsman of brass and wood construction that through application of magnets compensated for the vessels iron body structure. One way was the use