Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corp Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly Overall Length: 51 inches

Overall Length: 51 inches

Dating from 1936

with the monogram NYD (New York Division) likewise in red

concealment was more desirable than conspicuity so the stark white markings were toned down or eliminated altogether

Captured examples of the Schwarzlose saw some sporadic use by Russian and Italian units during the First World War

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corp Category_MG 34 Reciever Assembly Overall Length: 51 inchesOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WW2 issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This is a wartime model. 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