Description
WWII United States Army Engineers wrist compass with original leather band, nice condition. The back of the compass is marked "Corps Of Engineers/U.S. Army" along with the manufacturers name and city.
VINTAGE:Circa WWII.
SIZE:2 1/4" round with an approximately 13" leather wrist band.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bakelite (olive drab), clear plastic, fluid, and nickel with a leather strap.
ATTACHMENT:Leather wrist band with buckle.
MARKINGS:CORPS OF ENGINEERS U.S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BY SUPERIOR MAGNETIC CORP L.I. CITY N.Y. U.S.A.
ITEM NOTES:This is from a WWII United States Armed Forces collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. CON-DMB-20-14 LAAEX10/14 SAJJX02/15
CONDITION:8- (Very Fine - Excellent): Compass shows minor wear, clear plastic has a spot of clouding and minor surface wear, the compass is in working condition and the leather band is supple.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.