Description
This is a German Luftwaffe (Air Force) wrist compass from World War II.
VINTAGE:Circa World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-7/16" in diameter and 13/16" height; length of compass including strap is approximately 10-3/4".
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bakelite compass containing water with leather wristband.
ATTACHMENT:Snaps and brackets holding on strap; buckle.
MARKINGS:Maker's mark at center of compass: INSTRUMENTENFABRIK PRAG KAOLEC; reverse of compass lists specifications in German (see photo above for close-up).
ITEM NOTES:This is from a Nazi Germany collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. ebay KEZAR VGEX05 LBDEX7/12 SeBFJX3/15
CONDITION:7+ (Very Fine+): The compass and band both have spots of light to medium wear but overall are in very nice shape.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.