Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band MG 08-15 Maxim The case also still retains

The case also still retains its leather shoulder strap

The Battle of Rorke's Drift is one of the most legendary of the Zulu Wars

It is definitely Japanese

while most if it now displays a gray lightly oxidized patina

The Gerat-Nummer is 102-288 B

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band MG 08-15 Maxim The case also still retainsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WW2 issue wartime model wrist compass, as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This example is still fully functional, though it has lost the liquid dampening fluid (usually water), and is in excellent condition with what we believe to be the original issue leather wrist band. The band is in fantastic unissued condition and looks fantastic. The compass is clearly marked on the reverse: U. S. ARMY