Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band MG 08-15 Maxim We believe this to be

We believe this to be for the Czechoslovak Socialist Republic

The Battle of Rorke's Drift is one of the most legendary of the Zulu Wars

which allows us to see the wonderful patterning is laminated canvas which consists of the clean OD3 Khaki Webbing secured by black finished “A”-Washers

The base of the club has leather wrist strap which is still present and is held in position with two brass rivets

It is definitely Japanese

Original U.S. WWII Paratrooper Wrist Compass by Taylor with Leather Wrist Band MG 08-15 Maxim We believe this to beOriginal 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 the liquid dampening fluid (usually water), and is in excellent condition with what we believe to be the original issue leather wrist band. The band is in fantastic unissued condition and looks fantastic. The compass is clearly marked on the reverse: U. S. ARMY