Description: This listing is for a reproduction of the highly sought after "American Model" WWII Escape compass. Also know as a "button compass," these small compasses were issued to both paratroopers and aircrews in small escape/evasion kits comprised of a compass, a cloth map, and a small hacksaw blade. The compass' small size allowed it to be easily concealed any where on the body. Many troopers sewed the compass into the "fly" or the waist band of their trousers so it would not be easily found while being searched by the enemy after capture. Measuring .75" in diameter, .213" in height, and weighing less than an ounce these compasses match the design and quality of the original compass extremely well. Constructed from a solid piece of machined brass (just like originals), these reproductions utilize a acrylic crystal lens to cover the face of the magnetic dial. Escape compasses were manufactured as a "dry" design meaning that there was no liquid suspending the dial of the compass. The reason for this is in cold weather conditions a "liquid" compass could freeze rendering it useless. This listing is for one reproduction escape compass. All other items in these photos including the escape hacksaw blade and cloth escape map are not apart of this sale. To purchase escape hacksaw blades and/or cloth escape maps, please see my other listings. Photo of the original compass seen in the last picture was provided by https://www.paratrooper.be/ Each of these compasses are tested against a military lensatic compass to unsure that they properly orient to magnetic North. Note that these compasses have a small "burr" on the side of the brass housing. This is not a defect. These burrs are created during the manufacturing process and do not impede the use of the compass. Special note for international buyers (buyers outside the US): international shipping costs cover the postage for the order but maybe subject to customs fees unique to your country. Seller is not responsible for any additional postage or customs fees.?
Price: 300 USD
Location: Peoria, Arizona
End Time: 2025-01-21T20:14:28.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Type: compass
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Theme: Militaria
Original/Reproduction: Reproduction
Region of Origin: United States
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
