Roman Military Compass

1st-3rd century AD. A bronze military compass formed from two legs with connecting joint, a long flat wedge is inserted through the extended rivet. Cf. Beutler F., Farka C, Gugl C., Humer F., Kremer G., Polhammer E. (ed.), Der Adler Roms, Carnuntum und die Armee der Caesaren, Bad Voslau, 2017, pp.331-332, nn, 638-642. 36 grams, 12cm (4 3/4"). Property of a South London collector; acquired before 1980.
Condition Report: Fine condition.