{"product_id":"original-wwii-german-luftwaffe-ak-39-pilot-s-wrist-compass-fl-23235-with-leather-strap","title":"Original WWII German Luftwaffe AK 39 Pilot’s Wrist Compass – Fl. 23235 with Leather Strap","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal WWII German Luftwaffe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAK 39 Armbandkompass (wrist compass)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e issued for use by Luftwaffe aircrew. The AK 39 was designed as a compact aviation navigation and emergency compass that could be worn on the wrist or over flight clothing, making it an important piece of German WWII flight equipment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse is clearly and correctly marked:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArmbandkompaß\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBaumuster AK 39\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWerk Nr. \u003ca href=\"tel:10245921\"\u003e10245921\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnforderz. Fl. 23235\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe compass retains its black housing, clear rotating bezel, black dial with highly visible yellow numerals and markings, red north indicator, and directional needle. The face remains exceptionally clean and attractive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is particularly desirable because it retains its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecomplete black leather wrist strap and metal buckle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, components frequently missing from surviving examples. The leather remains supple and displays well, showing only expected age and handling wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the compass is in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexcellent condition for its age\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with strong markings, an exceptionally clean dial, and only minor storage and handling wear. The compass has not been professionally tested for directional accuracy and is offered as a historical collectible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn excellent and increasingly desirable piece of original WWII German Luftwaffe aviation equipment that would display exceptionally well alongside flight gear, survival equipment, maps, or other Luftwaffe memorabilia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFREE SHIPPING!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43369679683661,"sku":null,"price":425.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/316C063F-ACF1-4479-B8AA-210B39BB2066.jpg?v=1786047370","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/original-wwii-german-luftwaffe-ak-39-pilot-s-wrist-compass-fl-23235-with-leather-strap","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}