Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband - Dated October 1944 Japanese Guns & Ordnance so it most likely got

so it most likely got loose at some point and was tightened with the incorrect tool

as the percussion cap system was much more reliable and weather resistant

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and minimal staining of the ribbon

Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband - Dated October 1944 Japanese Guns & Ordnance so it most likely gotOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops and Engineers 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 The side is marked with the date: 10 44 This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior