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Lot 2 Wwii A. C. U. S Army Type B16 Magnetic Compass+complete Nos Set 12 Envelopes
This recent find is from the Estate of a Retired Military Colonel who served in WWII / Korea as a NAVAL AVIATOR and finished his career with NASA (MSFC) and then Rockwell. This is a listing for a SET OF 2 items. S ARMY TYPE B-16 COMPASS + One COMPLETE NEW and unused SET of 12 WWII "Keep'Em Smiling" HUMOROUS ENVELOPES (4 each of 3 different styles). Compass has been encased in wood for Display purposes and was obviously a special piece for him. The NOS Envelope set is complete and never used with original band still around them and are copyrighted 1942 Chicago, ILL. Band has hole (likely where a price sticker was removed) and a small piece of tape along top of the band - see picture 12. Envelopes show some aging, but printed colors are Excellent. Encased compass measures approximately 5"W x 5.25"L x 4"H and envelopes measure approximately 8-7/8"L x 3-7/8W. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment". The seller is "msg767" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States, all countries in Europe, Japan, Canada, Australia.
- Region of Origin: United States
- Modified Item: No
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Theme: Militaria
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Conflict: WW II (1939-45)