Description
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.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII
SIZE:Approximately 9/16" in diameter
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Brass, magnet, celluloid
MARKINGS:None.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USAAF/USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months.2@VAX16 LAAEX12/16
CONDITION:6+ (Fine—Very Fine): The compass shows moderate to heavy wear, overall fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.