Nice Salty WWII USAAF/USN Miniature Escape Compass

Nice, salty WWII United States Army Air Forces or United States Navy Escape and Evasion Miniature Compass. These secret 'North Seeking' magnetic compasses were issued to USAAF/USN, allies, paratroopers, etc. This is a classic design featuring a square plate with two dots of radium paint and a red tip indicating North. The most well-known versions of these secret compasses were hidden within the brass uniform buttons.

Circa WWII

Approximately 9/16" in diameter

Brass, magnet, celluloid

None.

This is from a USAAF/USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.2@VAX16  LAAEX12/16

6+ (Fine—Very Fine): The compass shows moderate to heavy wear, overall fine condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.