Original WWII German Luftwaffe Aviator Early Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec Russian Ordnance George Strakaty of Vienna

George Strakaty of Vienna

Regrettably many of the common hand tools (pliers

He distinguishes the word “type” and “pattern” for just such an occasion

It sailed to Europe to join the American Expeditionary Force in fighting World War I

The bayonet is a standard P-1876 (450/577 caliber) that was modified and sleeved to fit a

Original WWII German Luftwaffe Aviator Early Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec Russian Ordnance George Strakaty of ViennaOriginal Item: Only One Available. Utilized by German pilots during WWII, these wrist compasses were made by Kadlec in Prague, Czechoslovakia and introduced as AK 39 (Armband Kompass (wrist compass) 1939) to the Luftwaffe. The back of the black bakelite housing is marked with the maker and model information: Armbandkompa Bauart: Kadlec Baumuster: AK 39 Werk Nr. 38 887 Anforderz.: FL 23235 The Luftwaffe register number is Fl23235 with Fl standing for