English: An Elliot Bros London First World War British Army military sketching board with arm buckle. The board normaly has an integrated inclinometer and compass. On the board is written "Major Verners Patent". The artistic sketching ability of the Military in the late Victorian and WWI period was a key to their effectiveness as cameras had not really come into play.” The board could be strapped on a forearm. It was used by the Cavalry and the RFC.
It's 24 cm high and 17,5 cm wide. This one still holds the original notes.
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