Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband British Militaria The helmet had lain for

The helmet had lain for some time undisturbed

which measures 13" x 12" x 7"

and from a purely military standpoint

After moving inland the 907th eventually set up encampment at Benham Valence near Newbury and adopted the unit code name of Kite

Year of Manufacture: 1861/3

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband British Militaria The helmet had lain forOriginal 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: CORPS OF ENGINEERSU. S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BYSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior Magneto and Taylor. The compass was usually seen worn on