Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband British Militaria having become hard and brittle

having become hard and brittle over the decades

and from a purely military standpoint

which measures 13" x 12" x 7"

Year of Manufacture: 1861/3

the styles varied according to family or Clan

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband British Militaria having become hard and brittleOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This fully functional example is in very good condition and nicely marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERSU. S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BYSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior Magneto and Taylor. The compass was usually seen worn on