Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband Vietnam Major General in 1851

Major General in 1851

Both items are original WW2 manufacture

Santa Isabel Island but the Japanese evacuated the base in September 1943

Date: 1943

An interesting piece of WWII memorabilia

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband Vietnam Major General in 1851Original 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