Unfollow girl scout compass to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Type 15 ranger model which incorporates a sighting device. Silva compass have become the established market leader because of the quality and reliability of their liquid filled compasses. Silva ranger sl military army cadet scout hiking small mirror sighting compass. Page 2 your silva ranger is finely crafted to withstand rigors associated with the out door professions.
For older girls, the golden compass is my favorite so far that we have read or listened to together and that includes harry potter books. Eight stakes labeled with one of the following letters i, o, x, l, t, e, a, p one unlabeled center stake. Polaris silva compass vintage system 7nl type type 7nl polaris system silva vintage compass. Vintage girl scout taylor compass woriginal box made in. We provide the most competitive pricing on silva products. Suggestions for how junior and cadette girls can earn the compass skills patch.
Forget bras and wear the hear comes trouble tshirt you got for your eighth birthday. To play, the participant must be able to find a direction with a compass when given a bearing. The tates compass company manufactured over 1 million compasses a year. I also have a brunton 27lu, which again is a rebadged silva compass. Silva type 125 compass kompass marine yachting yac. Jun 7, 2014 vintage girl scout taylor compass woriginal box made in usa no reserve.
It works ok and points north and all so it is functional, but it doesnt rotate smoothly and it feels like the compass will. In the early years compasses were offered in the catalogs, but did not have the logo. The company went out of business and the wellknown saying was created. Vintage boy scout compass silva system made in sweden. Helper, jackson school of geosciences, ut austin using the silva as a protractor. Also a builtin inclinometer is necesary for travelling in avalanche taritory in winter. The boy scout seal is included along with measurements in mm and inches for help in finding distances on maps.
I even comes with a safety pin built in to allow you to pin it to your shirt. Vintage girl scout camera usa official 620 herbert george co camera original box. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. This is a small light compass that replaced a 30 year old basic silva compass. Silva sweden ab created their first compass in 1928, and established their company in 1933. You have come to the best place if you are looking for silva compasses like. Silva compass for sale in uk 25 used silva compass. Required reading for the beginner in map and compass work, as well as for those.
Silva sweden ab is an outdoors products company, most known for their highgrade compasses and other navigational equipment including gps tools, mapping software, and altimeters for aircraft. Silva compasses products available today up to 45% off. Always check the functionality of the compass before using it in the field. Vintage silva system boy scouts of america compass bsa map. The collectors guide to girl scouts memorabilia this year marks the 100th anniversary of the beloved girl scout cookie, and theres no better time to dig in to the organizations sweet history. Always know direction on overcast days on unfamiliar trails. Silva included accuracy on this compass by adding a few lines for sighting alignment i use compasses a lot when backpacking, birding and sea kayaking. Get the best deals on vintage girl scout when you shop the largest online. Orient compass on map so black lines meridian lines are parallel to north 3. Heres everything you need to know when hunting for vintage. Learning the mysterious skills of the compass was often a highlight for a girl scout. Using colored golf tees or other markers, set up a. Expedition 15, ranger 3, ranger 16, ranger 27, expedition 54, 40 sere, surveymaster, otus, ninox, ranger, ranger pro, alpha 6, alpha 4, alpha 2, adc summit, adc pro.
Act offended if anyone stares at the new shape of the word trouble. This beginners compass features a smaller design that is perfect for childrens smaller hands and perfect for cub scouts. But, one day the red and white paint got mixed up so all their compasses pointed the wrong way. Much easier to use because north is marked and matched in color. Silvas long association with modern orienteering started back in 1933 with the invention of the liquidfilled compass. Its new and unused in its original box, complete with full instructions. Pete has been teaching the subject for thirty years so each book comes with years of practical handon experience. Beginners compass game new glarus elementary school. Silva 123 starter compass boy scouts of america scout shop.
Vintage girl scouts gsa compass silva system plastic. Silva compasses bought from the silva navigation school are. Collar brass, uniforms, flags, world jamboree, national jamboree, rover moots, foreign memorabilia, books. Vintage girl scouts compass silva official 60s box ebay. Fs315074format revision aug 2000 103848 the scout association, information centre, gilwell park, bury road, chingford, london e4 7qw. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Silva expedition 4 product information pdf download. If you travel the world get a world capable compass, not just one for the northern hemisphere. We have over 75,000 pieces of boy and girl scout memorabilia to sell. Reliable outdoor gear boy scout compass liquid filled, rotating bezel, magnetic heading for. New listing vintage 1970s 80s girl scout sashes x2 vintage girl scout knife, imperial usa. You should never overpay on silva navigation merchandise online.
I did a company land navigation contest last year with this compass, because i edc it, and had forgotten my larger brunton 15dcl at home. Dont settle for inauthentic silva compass from other dealers. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. It is a rugged, durable piece of equipment that, with proper care, will remain dependable and accurate. Sleep with a bra on every night in fear of your boobs dropping should you forget. View and download silva expedition 4 product information online. At girl scouts, she can do all that and more, and earn girl scout badges as she goes. Vintage silva system compass type 7nl with instructions. You need a compass that is graduated in 2 degree increments to permit accurate readings. Perfect for any outdoor activity, this trekking compass is a compact design thats easy to pack, and a brightorange color thats easy to keep track of. Vintage 1965 effanbee patricia 8 bluebird girl scout doll mint with uniform tag.
Beginners compass game course is permanently set up at camp brighton woods this activity is recommended for juniors and up as a fun way to get their bearings as they learn how to navigate with an orienteering compass. A silva compass is a flat plastic base with inch and cm ruler on sides. I took a chance with this lower cost compass, but in this case, this lower cost competitor is not as good as my old silva compass. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Silva system, traditional trefoil 1950, gs trefoil 1962. Even though these days, you might use your cell phone, an app, or the gps system in your car to get directions, you can accomplish the same thing with a compass. Up for bid is a vintage boy scouts of america national council silva system compass by silva, inc.
The game is designed for competition and fun and at the same time provides excellent compass training without elaborate advance preparation. Clarke has worked with thousands of scouts and scouters as a director at his local scout camp camp horseshoe, and as a scoutmaster for 30 years. Plus, it features polypropylene baseplate floats, so its virtually unsinkable. He is the recipient of a number of awards recognizing his service to scouting, including the b. Draw line using edge of compass as a straight edge m. Compass game this is an excellent game for almost any outdoor occasion and may be used by small or large groups. Check out our vintage girl scout selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our. Scouting for girls, official handbook of the girl scouts. Taking a sighting using the mirror is an important feature for my use. Navigation is one of the ten essentials and most outdoor speople take a compass with them on every adventure.