Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Web Wristband - Dated May 1944 Russian Air Force who almost certainly saw service

who almost certainly saw service in WW1 as some of his artifacts suggest

The group returned to the US in August and was inactivated on 15 November 1945

The hilt is florally embossed including USN

the recoil spring

Overall length: 39 5/8“

Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Web Wristband - Dated May 1944 Russian Air Force who almost certainly saw serviceOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops and Engineers on D Day. This fully functional example is in very good condition and nicely marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERSU. S. ARMYMANUFACTURED BYSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A The side is marked with the date: 11 44This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior Magneto