This is an old post but I figured I'd drop a comment in case you never got an answer anywhere. When radium paints are applied to military instruments such as compasses and aircraft gauges, the glow only has a lifespan of a few years. Some compasses, like yours, had the phosphor burn out, and the bezel was replaced with a new one with fresh radium paint. I cannot say anything for the value unfortunately. All I know is it is uncommon to see compasses with reapplied bezel stamps pop up for sale. Very cool find!

This past weekend was The Eagle Show in Marlborough MA. Good mix of firearms vendors with military item vendors as well like last year. Hopefully Eagle Shows will  do more shows in MA.  I bought this set of book. 

Hi all,   Any toughts on this Air Crew badge. Seems to be a little bit crude made, maybe plated silver? 50ties manufactured i guess   Thank you  

two from the 50's 3rd Helicopter Company and the 64th Transport Company

Ok, I'll advertise it on Facebook then. Thanks!

Hello Harley:   It will help me to help you if you can provide pics and/or the following information.  Please state what if any left top strap markings exist, any markings on the butt besides the serial, any post-factory markings or modifications, the stock type (should be smooth walnut), the finish (should be Black Magic which can appear to be parkerizing), and the caliber of V329082.  With pics and that information I can give you very good estimates on when your revolvers were shipped from the factory and perhaps where.   Regards, Charlie

Hello nicolas75,   I wonder if this is the L-D inco that you're looking for?    

From a 1946 Robbins catalog, we can see the common graduation style illustrated. While these are not detailed enough to prove they are the same pattern, you can see they align with the patterns I have illustrated in detail above. Also note some of the other patterns Robbins used that are similar to Josten and NS Meyer.     

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It's actually the 817th Troop Carrier Squadron, Medium if you want to get more specific, so pre 1965. Though this collection had a to of late 60s Japan made repros on prestitched material, this one is fine. There was a lot of good stuff in there as well.   Randy