Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband Vickers MMG opening and closing the openings

opening and closing the openings over the siren rotor

Cutlass comes complete with brass mounted leather scabbard

forty men and eight horses or something

The magnetic needle (the white end of the needle) shows a magnetic north direction for orienting purposes

The 143rd and 144th Infantry Regiments were attached to the 72nd Brigade

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband Vickers MMG opening and closing the openingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This fully functional example is in very good condition and nicely marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BY SUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A This compass, official known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior Magneto and Taylor. The compass was usually seen worn on