NauticalMart Engraved Antiqued Brass Military Compass W/Box Best Christmas Gift One of our most popular gifts for the person who has everything, our three-inch antiqued brass compass is a heavy, functional solid brass piece. An accurate replica of those that were standard military issue from the turn of the century, this brass compass was used for navigation and to determine elevation. A floating compass needle is "frozen" when the heavy mirrored lid is snapped closed. Our brass compass features "rifle sights" and two floating "spirit levels." Unlike other companies that sell just the brass compass, we include an attractive hardwood display case trimmed in brass for no extra charge! We can engrave a handsome nameplate for the wood box.