Description
ARTIFACT:
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This is a World War II US Army TAYLOR MODEL Wrist Compass As Worn on D-Day by Paratroopers.
VINTAGE:World War II.
SIZE:Approximately 2-5/8" in height x 2-1/4" in width.
CONSTRUCTION / MATERIALS:Bakelite (Brown), clear plastic, fluid, and nickel with a leather strap.
ATTACHMENT:Leather wrist band with buckle.
MARKINGS:U.S. ARMY
COMPASS WRIST.
LIQUID FILLED
TAYLOR MODEL
ITEM NOTES:
This is from a WWII United States Armed Forces collection that we will be listing more of over the next few months. MEJW21 LAGEX01/04/23 SAGEX01/25
CONDITION:7 (Very Fine): The compass shows minor wear. Original leather Band is Supple & not crocked. Liquid has long ago evaporated.
GUARANTEE:As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.