Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a Scarce WWII USN Pilot Wrist Compass by Waltham watch Company with original box.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:Approximately Belt: 8-3/4" x 3/4" Compass: 1-1/16" diameter.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Cotton, Steel, Brass, magnet, celluloid.
ATTACHMENT:Belt clip.
MARKINGS:"R-88-C-890" BOX: WRIST COMPASS BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS U. S. NAVY STOCK NO. R88-C-890 MFR'PART NO. 91-576 MFR'S NAME WALTHAM WATCH CO. CONTRACT NO. NOA (5) 4681
ITEM NOTES:This is from a USAAF/USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEZ19 LABEX11/22/19 SABEX12/03/19
CONDITION:7+(Very Fine+ ): The compass shows minor to moderate and has light abrasion on the celluloid case, overall very fine condition.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.