WWII US Army Air Corps/ USN Military survival compass by Wittnauer
- Description
Wittnauer (Longines-Wittnauer) was given a contract to produce compasses for the U.S. military forces in 1941. Most Wittnauer compasses were produced that year. They were included as part of a survival kit for U.S. aviators, and were frequently said to be officers' compasses, though this was inaccurate. The compasses have nickel cases, featuring a spring-loaded cover with a glass crystal and a jewelled needle.
1941 U.S. military Wittnauer compasses are extremely collectible. They were made to last despite being over 70 years old.
A genuine Wittnauer compass is signed Wittnauer on the compass rose and is stamped U.S. on the front of the case.
This example has a small dent on the front cover....a testament to having been used but still in fine working condition. Just as they say, they were built to last!