Original U.S. WWII US Army M1938 Lensatic Compass By Superior Magneto Co. With Pouch German Machine Guns 37th Tactical Fighter Wing based

37th Tactical Fighter Wing based at Phu Cat Air Base

to be engaged in the battle of Verdun from the field of Bar-le-Duc

just the size 55 1/2 in silver paint

There is just a bit of wear present

Shell measures 5" long

Original U.S. WWII US Army M1938 Lensatic Compass By Superior Magneto Co. With Pouch German Machine Guns 37th Tactical Fighter Wing basedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the M1938 lensatic compass, which was developed and adopted at the start of WWII. It was an excellent design that was easy to manufacture. Additionally, the adoption of this compass allowed the Army to standardize land navigation training, making it simpler to teach to the millions of young men who were being drafted into the Army and Marines. The experiences of war taught the Army a