WWII Compass?

[Scout]

Hello gentlemen

This has been offered for sale and as I know nothing about WWII german navigation equipment, I would like to draw on your huge knowledge.

It is on offer as a german pilots back-up compass. Supposedly it was worn by a Messerschmitt Bf-109 and "liberated" from the plane when the pilot bellyflopped some where in England during WWII.

Any idea as to whether or not this is WWII german and ofcourse as to what the value might be?

Is there anything I should be on the lookout for concerning the compass (i.e. markings etc.)?

I just noticed this thread and they look quite similar
https://www.warrelics.eu/forum/germa...e-compass.html

I thank you in advance.

[stuka f]

There are two on ebay right now.
Item number: 220360600603 and 310122309319.

[Scout]

There are two on ebay right now.
Item number: 220360600603 and 310122309319.

Thanks stuka.

One is at 50 quid and the other at 65 quid, but auctions are not over yet.

I just surfed the net a bit and found them at 150 USD - would that be a fair price (150 USD)?

I gather they are a quite common item then?

[stuka f]

Thanks stuka.

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I gather they are a quite common item then?

Apparantly quite common!!
Could not informe you on what it is worth.

[colt45]

this is the one i got from ebay....

[stuka f]

this is the one i got from ebay....

Try to return it !!
It doen't look like a german pilots back-up compass!

[SteveR]

Actually they are not common. $150.00 is a fair price for an aviators wrist compas.

[SteveR]

Here are mt 2 compasses to compare to..
The pilots wrist compass and the regular field compass.

[Scout]

Thanks guys for the very helpful comments and the pics!

I needed help in a hurry and I got it. Again, thanks very much. I find it great, that I was able to tap into the forum knowledge.

I have just okayed the deal.

I will post pics when I get it.