Scarce WWII USN Pilot Wrist Compass by Waltham watch Co. with Original Box
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Scarce WWII USN Pilot Wrist Compass by Waltham watch Co. with Original Box

Code: afpg20022npw


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ARTIFACT: This is a Scarce WWII USN Pilot Wrist Compass by Waltham watch Company with original box.

VINTAGE: Circa WWII.

SIZE: Approximately Belt: 8-3/4" x 3/4" Compass: 1-1/16" diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: Cotton, Steel, Brass, magnet, celluloid.

ATTACHMENT: Belt clip.

MARKINGS: "R-88-C-890" BOX: WRIST COMPASS BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS U. S. NAVY STOCK NO. R88-C-890 MFR'3. PART NO. 91-576 MFR'S NAME WALTHAM WATCH CO. CONTRACT NO. NOA (5) 4681

ITEM NOTES: This is from a USAAF/USN collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBEZ19 LABEX11/22/19 SABEX12/03/19

CONDITION: 7+(Very Fine+ ): The compass shows minor to moderate and has light abrasion on the celluloid case, overall very fine condition.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.