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German Ww2 Luftwaffe Muff/wrist Compass
For sale by Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
for sale €228     $248
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German Ww2 Luftwaffe Muff/wrist Compass

1920 - 1940
Description

Here we have a WW2 German MK1 Luftwaffe AK39 “Armbandkompaß” wrist or muff compass made from Bakelite by Kadlec and having full stamped markings to the reverse.

Size: 52mm diameter.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Luftwaffe Military Wrist Compass to the 1930s.

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SA1238299
Dealers Internal Reference
8731
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Here we have a WW2 German MK1 Luftwaffe AK39 “Armbandkompaß” wrist or muff compass made from Bakelite by Kadlec and having full stamped markings to the reverse.

Size: 52mm diameter.

Free postage and packaging is included in the price of this item.

Date of Manufacture

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge has dated this Luftwaffe Military Wrist Compass to the 1930s.

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SA1238299
Dealers Internal Ref
8731
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2021
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A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops.
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Archive I A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops.

German Ww2 Luftwaffe Muff/wrist Compass

Archive II A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops. View II
Archive III A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops. View III
Archive IV A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops. View IV
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Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge

Terrier Antiques at Hebden Bridge
Telephone 01422 843189 or 07917 652471
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26 Market Street
Hebden Bridge
West Yorkshire
HX7 6AA
United Kingdom
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A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops.
German WW2 Luftwaffe Muff/Wrist Compass
Ref: SA1238299
A circular black bakelite military wrist compass featuring a clear rotating acrylic bezel, numeric markings on a dark dial, and side metal strap loops.
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  • ObjectNavigational Instruments
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleMid-Century Military
  • MaterialBakelite, Acrylic, Metal
  • ColourBlack
  • MotifsRotating ribbed bezel, Liquid-filled capsule, Bakelite casing, Wire strap loops

This German WW2 Luftwaffe muff and wrist compass dates from the 1930 period and represents a mid-century military navigational instrument. The piece is constructed from black Bakelite, clear acrylic, and metal hardware. The physical features include a circular black Bakelite casing, a clear rotating ribbed acrylic bezel, a liquid-filled capsule, a dark dial with numeric markings, and wire strap loops attached to the sides. The compass has a diameter of 52 mm. Today, this piece serves as a distinctive decorative or functional item for an office desk in a gentleman's library. It sits comfortably among desk accessories, drawing interest from its military history and practical construction.

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A wrist compass of this type was standard navigation equipment issued to aircrews and airborne forces during the mid-twentieth century for field orientation and emergency survival.

These instruments were typically constructed with moulded bakelite or thermoplastic housings, liquid-filled capsules for needle dampening, and acrylic rotating bezels fitted with metal strap loops.

Authentic examples feature period-correct dial typography, specific directional markings, aged damping fluid, and genuine operational wear on the synthetic casing and wire fittings.

Small navigational antiques function well when displayed inside glass cloches, brass trays, or shadow boxes within a gentlemans library or office setting.

Store the item away from direct sunlight and extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent fluid evaporation, yellowing of the acrylic lens, or degradation of the synthetic housing.
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