Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband colts felt or canvas on a

felt or canvas on a wicker frame

though they are somewhat faded by powder burn

Ltd in 1916 and bears the following markings on its small brass cylinder:

he received a battlefield promotion to company commander

When two German tanks broke out of the dense fog and threaten to overrun the 513th's position

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband colts felt or canvas on aOriginal 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