{"product_id":"original-u-s-wwii-us-army-corps-of-engineers-wrist-compass-by-superior-magneto-corporation-with-leather-wristband","title":"Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops and Engineers on D-Day. This heavily worn  example is in good condition with some cracking and scuffing in the glass, and is nicely marked on the reverse:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCORPS OF ENGINEERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S. ARMY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMANUFACTURED BY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eL.I. CITY N.Y.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no date on this example.\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.\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 is no longer liquid filled, but the crystal is still intact with 2 large cracks. Overall condition is very good. These\u003cbr\u003ehave become increasingly difficult to find on the market over the past decade.\u003cbr\u003eComes ready to display!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44505838190661,"sku":"ONJR25DEAS30","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR25DEAS30__01.jpg?v=1767375153","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-wwii-us-army-corps-of-engineers-wrist-compass-by-superior-magneto-corporation-with-leather-wristband","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}