{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-luftwaffe-aviator-ak-39-wrist-compass-with-box-dated-june-2-1942-armbandkompass","title":"Original WWII German Luftwaffe Aviator AK 39 Wrist Compass with Box - Dated June 2, 1942 - Armbandkompass","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Mint condition, never issued, still in original \u003cstrong\u003e12 JUNI 1942\u003c\/strong\u003e. dated cardboard box, this wrist compass was utilized by German pilots during WWII. Made by Kadlec in Czechoslovakia and introduced as \u003cstrong\u003eAK-39\u003c\/strong\u003e Armband-Kompass 1939 (wrist compass) to the Luftwaffe. The Luftwaffe register number is \u003cstrong\u003eFl 23235-1\u003c\/strong\u003e with Fl standing for \u003cem\u003eFliegermaterial\u003c\/em\u003e i.e. aeronautical materiel. The diameter is 60 mm. The liquid inside is present and pure petroleum (kerosene), which can be exchanged or refilled during inspection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model allowed the setting of a course by means of two white rotating semi-circular sheets located at the underside. Moreover, rifle-type sighting aids allowed the taking of a bearing (on the ground if downed). Red sighting aids date the compass to the 1942-1944 period of the war. Offered in mint unissued original condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39854828027973,"sku":"ON22ACSS060","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON22ACSS060__02.jpg?v=1646422416","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-luftwaffe-aviator-ak-39-wrist-compass-with-box-dated-june-2-1942-armbandkompass","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}