Lost
Brass pocket compass on red cord with initials JH
West Midlands
Lost
listing
Posted
5 months
ago
Description
I lost my brass pocket compass on a red paracord lanyard yesterday around 3pm near the canal towpath by Brindleyplace in Birmingham. It's a small brass compass, the size of a coin, with a glass face and a bright red cord sticking out from my jacket pocket. The back is engraved with the initials 'JH', and there's a tiny scratch along the rim from a windy day. This compass means a lot to me—it's practical, but it also reminds me of weekend hikes with my dad; I really need it back. If anyone finds it, please message me so we can arrange a pickup somewhere in West Midlands.
Approximate last-seen location
West Midlands
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