Original U.S. WWII Unissued Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Russian Machine Guns as significant time was required

as significant time was required

which matches the partial serial number stamped onto the cylinder (25)

The men slept on hay that night

The trousers have four internal pockets and two large patch pockets located one on each thigh

the then Colony of Southern Rhodesia followed British colonial practice

Original U.S. WWII Unissued Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Russian Machine Guns as significant time was requiredOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine New Old Stock Unissued WW2 issue wartime model wrist compass, as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This example is still fully functional and is in excellent condition with the original issue leather wrist band. The band is in excellent condition with minor verdigris buildup. The compass is clearly marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BY SUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I.