prestoncohunter Posted July 16, 2017 Share #1 Posted July 16, 2017 This compass was also found on my FILs workbench. I am assuming WW2 on this one but again no date is stamped on it. He wasn't a collector just never thru anything way. Again any info is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prestoncohunter Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share #2 Posted July 16, 2017 Picture 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted July 16, 2017 Share #3 Posted July 16, 2017 Yes ii is WWII manufacturer (although it could be issued later from old stock) It's an Engineers wrist compass, missing the leather strap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USARV72 Posted July 16, 2017 Share #4 Posted July 16, 2017 Had a leather wrist band, used by Paratroopers as well as others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted July 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted July 17, 2017 look again for a date, on mine it's around the rim of the compass body and is very faint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted July 17, 2017 Share #6 Posted July 17, 2017 Lots of these sold as surplus after the war and used by Boy Scouts and for camping etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandpebbles Posted July 20, 2017 Share #7 Posted July 20, 2017 Nice compass! I always wondered, is that exposed radium paint on these compasses? If so, I would use caution... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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