Original German WWII Luftwaffe Aviator Early Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec colts The horn had a greenish

The horn had a greenish color and tended to be susceptible to insects/worms

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The front leather visor has oxidized steel trim in very good condition

with a darker OD Green #7 fabric backing

The recoil would not have been as substantial hence the diminutive nature of the grip

Original German WWII Luftwaffe Aviator Early Model AK 39 Wrist Compass by Kadlec colts The horn had a greenishOriginal Item: Only One Available. Utilized by German pilots during WWII, these wrist compasses were made by Kadlec in Prague, Czechoslovakia and introduced as AK 39 (Armband Kompass (wrist compass) 1939) to the Luftwaffe. The back of the black bakelite housing is marked with the maker and model information: ArmbandkompaBauart: KadlecBaumuster: AK 39Werk Nr. 52 142Anforderz.: FL 23235 The Luftwaffe register number is Fl23235 with Fl standing for