It was brought to my attension by a friend and forum member that my previous post might have been offensive. I realized it was a no no when I saw the posting had ***. But I could not edit the title so i let it alone. I see that no one has commented on the compass that I posted. So it's either no one has a clue or I offended someone or all.
I would just like to offer my apologies. I in no shape or form did I mean to offend anyone. I should have used better judgement

Sincerely, John

Ultra,

I looked at that compass you posted thinking it would be a normal pocket one but it seems to be something from a boat or plane and is (?) electrically powered. Like me, I suspect that most viewers were baffled.

Dave

John, been on a business trip & away from computer. Thanks for correcting your post. I prefer all our posters to take the extra 2.5 seconds & write "Japanese" as the three letter abreviation is offensive to some especially without the "." !Your guage is a Japanese navy aviation compass. Used in larger aircraft & NOT from a zero or single seater. We Japanese collectors always joke that EVERYTHING airplane related is always from a zero! Send me an email if it's for sale.

Just came from vacation.Jareth, Thanks for info. My buddies father is not interested in selling at the present time. But if He changes his mind I'll let you know. Any idea what plane it came from? Thanks, Johnny

Johnny, they utilized same guages in numerous different planes. Next to impossible to narrow it down. Thanks for keeping me in mind.

No problem & Thanks Jareth, I'll pass it on