Luftwaffe Lw escape compass

[Snoopy]

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 best

Snoopy

[J Temple-West]

I hope that you like it.

I do....what a nice piece!

Snoopy.

[Scott]

Nice little item! Too bad about the box.

:cheers:

[nesredep]

Hello!

Snoopy

Congrats,thanks for showing.I think this compass is rare. :jumping:

All the best

Nesredep

[Snoopy]

Thank you very much, guys. I am glad you like it.

All the best

Snoopy

[GISZTER]

That is exactly what we like! Please keep that way.

;)

[Jos Le Conté]

Escape compass.., can you tell me more ?

Jos.

[Snoopy]

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 best

Snoopy

[nesredep]

Hello!

Snoopy

Please post some Photos from your frinds box with LW markings? Thanks for help.

All the best

Nesredep