US Army paratroopers were expected to rally from their drop zones to rendezvous points during the D-Day invasion, and many carried finely made wrist compasses to orient themselves in the darkness and confusion. This US Army WW2 D-DAY PARATROOPER AIRBORNE SUPERIOR MAGNETO WRIST COMPASS is in very good condition, with some whitish discoloration around the edge of the face, a spot of hardened yellowish soiling at the middle right face, some light surface cracking to the middle right wrist strap, and with some scattered dark spot soiling and age wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the compass is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough brown plastic construction. Most interestingly, it remains fully functional, with the direction needle moving smoothly and easily. It sports the original darkened brass buckled brown leather wrist strap, carries "CORPS OF ENGINEERS / U.S. ARMY" and "MANUFACTURED BY / SUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP." marked at the middle back, and is a fine example of a rare, original US Army WW2 D-DAY PARATROOPER AIRBORNE SUPERIOR MAGNETO WRIST COMPASS. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a rare, original US Army USMC Marine WW2 SCHLUETER FRONT SEAM M-1 STEEL COMBAT HELMET in very good condition, retaining approximately 90% of the crisp, original corked OD exterior finish, and stamped with the classic "S" for Schlueter at the underside of the front lip.