A genuine WW2 fully functional! issue wrist compass as used by a number of units including the Airborne troops. This fully functional example is in good condition for its age and clearly marked on the reverse (see photo's), and complete with the often missing ORIGINAL leather strap. The strap and the compass have a wonderful patina, you can clearly see these were always together (you can even see the ''tarnish'' from the buckle on the compass side, which you could clean with no problem, ofcourse). However, we like it like this. One small part of the strap is damaged, see photo's, but doesnt affect fuctioning. These compasses were made earlier in the war then the later green plastic ones, around 1942-1944. Clearly issued! This compass, official known as Compass, Wrist, Liquid-filled, was made by Taylor. The compass was usually seen worn on the wrist (duh!), but also over the sleeve, the shoulder loops, webbing, or at the ankle over the jump boots. Wrist compasses were used both by officers and enlisted men, unlike the lensatic compass, or marching compass, which was normally reserved for officers, NCO’s or men on a special mission. It has an old replacement strap which has seems to be on there for decades. Overall in completely UNCLEANED and in good condition, a beautiful survivor from WW2. Great and rare 100% original item from WW2 in functional condition!