Japanese Compass questions

[JMStevens]

Morning! Anyone have any info on this? Also value or approximate needed. Thanks in advance!

[Scout]

Must be a rare beast...

[JMStevens]

I'm having no luck with internet search. This site has been so helpful, I figured if I got any info. it would be here.

[zwerge]

This appears to a naval compass for use on a ship,the data plate basically says it was made by Tokyo instruments in august 1944,I have no idea of value,HTH....Pete.

[Alan M]

fantastic piece , i wonder what vessel it came from ?

[milmuseum]

Weren't these called gimbles??? Every ship had one. These are very collectable and depending on the size etc I've seen them go for around $150.00+++

Burt