This vintage style direction compass is made of high quality brass metal with solid antique finish.Your compass can also do other helpful tasks like telling you where you are, whats around you and the correct way to get where you want to go. Beautifully designed compass etched with top quality work. This engraved compass is a wonderful gift for antique collectors. These items are made up of brass not an artificial material.No matter where you stand on Earth, you can hold a compass in your hand and it will point toward the North Pole.Great gift for son/daughter/grandson/wife/husband featuring the saying "To my son/daughter/grandson: Wherever your journey in life may take you, I pray youll always be safe. Enjoy the ride and never forget your way back home. Im always here for you. Love Dad.To my wife/husband:You are my compass no matter where or how far this amazing journey take us .I will always and forever be right by your side.love your husband/wife..