but was adopted in 1944 by US paratroopers who needed a way of discretely identifying friendly forces after landing behind enemy lines at night

of accurate sextants and reliable portable chronometers rendered the astrolabe obsolete for navigation at sea

Cut with practicality in mind it is comfortable to wear allowing for good ease of movement with side vents and finished with a smart crew neck

Now Admiralty Chart 1179

showing Portland Harbour

Pocket Flask With Pewter Badge and Funnel GORILLA but was adopted in 1944This stainless steel pocket flask is badged with an intricately detailed pewter emblem choose from yacht, fouled anchor, HMS Victory, or RMS Titanic which is made, by hand, in Sheffield, the home of British pewter craftsmanship. Capacity 175ml (6oz). Measures 11. 5cm tall. Supplied gift boxed with funnel for easy filling. Hand wash in warm soapy water.