Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Russian Army The bank of the dry

The bank of the dry channel served as a natural parapet

The action still does function well

There is also some light peppering on the barrel exterior

and 13 1/2 at what we assume is the bottom

These models were issued to the German WW2 Armed Forces after the "annexation" of Czechoslovakia in 1938

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Russian Army The bank of the dryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WW2 issue wartime model wrist compass, as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This example is still fully functional, though it has lost some of the liquid dampening fluid (usually water), and is in fair condition with the original issue leather wrist band and box. The band is in solid condition with only minor verdigris buildup. There is some residue on the interior glass but otherwise is in good