Snoopy Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 This is among the smallest items in my collection. It's a luftwaffe escape compass. The pilot would have carried the compass in his flight cloting, or uniform. I haven't my ruler around at the moment, but I would say, that it's about two centimeters in diameter. It's totally devoid of any luftwaffe markings. The original box, that contained several of these compasses, had all the proper luftwaffe approval markings. Sadly, I don't have the original box. I hope that you like it.All the bestSnoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Temple-West Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 I hope that you like it.I do....what a nice piece! Snoopy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Nice little item! Too bad about the box. :cheers: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 Hello!SnoopyCongrats,thanks for showing.I think this compass is rare. :jumping: All the best Nesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted October 24, 2008 Author Share Posted October 24, 2008 Thank you very much, guys. I am glad you like it.All the best Snoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GISZTER Posted October 24, 2008 Share Posted October 24, 2008 That is exactly what we like! Please keep that way. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jos Le Conté Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Escape compass.., can you tell me more ?Jos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snoopy Posted December 6, 2008 Author Share Posted December 6, 2008 Escape compass.., can you tell me more ?Jos.I am sorry, for taking so long, answering your question. I have had serious computer problems. I have not seen the compass documented in any modern publications. A friend of mine has one of these compasses, and he got it directly from an unopened box. The box contained about twenty of these tiny compasses. The box had luftwaffe approval markings. Conserning it's intended use, I guess that it would be the same as the similar british escape compass, that is to hide it on your person, so that the airman could use it in the event of a future escape attempt. I belive that these compasses are quite rare. I have personally only seen two. both of them in Norway.All the bestSnoopy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nesredep Posted December 8, 2008 Share Posted December 8, 2008 Hello!SnoopyPlease post some Photos from your frinds box with LW markings? Thanks for help. All the bestNesredep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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