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surveying & navigational t&e: compass, surveying
surveying & navigational t&e: compass, surveying(combined surveying compass, level and inclinometer)
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Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Surveying compass
Prismatic (Surveying compass)
Surveying compass
Surveying compass
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Surveying compass
Surveying compass
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Surveying compass
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Oak tripod with brass fittings (Surveying compass)
Surveying compass case
Surveying compass needle
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
Bare Needle Type (Surveying compass)
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