Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles His Army serial number reads

His Army serial number reads as 4536666 but we can’t make much more of it out

uncleaned clearly from many years of "back building" storage

while the interior has the original feldgrau (Field Gray) paint present

The helmet is unit marked on the inside of the rear visor “JR 171” is what it appears to be

with a peppery patina on the barrel

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band and Original Box Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles His Army serial number readsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a genuine WW2 issue wartime model wrist compass, as used by Airborne troops on D Day. This example is still fully functional, though it has lost some of the liquid dampening fluid (usually water), and is in fair condition with the original issue leather wrist band and box. The band is in solid condition with only minor verdigris buildup. There is some residue on the interior glass but otherwise is in good