{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-paratrooper-wrist-compass-by-superior-magneto-corporation-with-leather-wristband-dated-june-1944","title":"Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband - Dated June 1944","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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:\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURED BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL.I. CITY N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe side is marked with the date: \u003cstrong\u003e6-44\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compass, officially known as \"Compass, Wrist, Liquid-filled\", was made by two manufacturers, Superior Magneto and Taylor. The compass was usually seen worn on the wrist, but also over the sleeve, the shoulder loops, webbing, or at the ankle over the jump boots. Wrist compasses were used both by officers and enlisted men, unlike the lensatic compass, or marching compass, which was normally reserved for officers, NCO's or men on a special mission.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example features a correct leather early war issue wristband, which has some light stains and wear from storage and age. The compass itself is totally functional, the needle points north and the case can turn. The compass is no longer liquid filled, but the crystal is still clear with 2 unnoticeable cracks. Overall condition is very good. These have become increasingly difficult to find on the market over the past decade.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40203375345733,"sku":"ONSV22WKC233","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV22WKC233__05.jpg?v=1658355195","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-paratrooper-wrist-compass-by-superior-magneto-corporation-with-leather-wristband-dated-june-1944","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}