Original U.S. WWII Hamilton Aero Covert Uniform Button Escape Compass French Gun Magazines cigarette cases and compacts

cigarette cases and compacts

Anti-Blackout

to be used for the possible eventual combat landing

1942 in Newark New Jersey

Original U.S. WWII Hamilton Aero Covert Uniform Button Escape Compass French Gun Magazines cigarette cases and compactsOriginal Item: Only One Available. Escape compasses were issued to allied pilots, paratroopers, commandos, the regular army and covert agents as part of escape and evasion kits. For collectors, these compasses are a very exciting subject because of their secret nature. Many myths exist about their issue and use. There is some conjecture as to the actual number of captured airmen and paratroopers who were able to flee from German stalags with the aid