Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband - Dated November 1944 U.S. Navy shortly after he was promoted

shortly after he was promoted to Generalmajor

The 5th Tactical Control Group exercised command jurisdiction over the 507th until May 1965 when the 6235th Air Base Squadron was formed

This fine example in Silver grade is constructed of oval shaped die cast zinc with a silver wash

There are multiple overstamped depot markings in black ink on the inside

and it has a proper geometric KISSAKI (tip)

Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Leather Wristband - Dated November 1944 U.S. Navy shortly after he was promotedOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops and Engineers on D Day. This fully functional example is in very good condition and nicely marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERS U. S. ARMY MANUFACTURED BY SUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A The side is marked with the date: 11 44 This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior