German WWII Issue Marching Compass, 3rd Division Veteran Souvenir
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $50.00

Original period manufacture. Standard issue pattern marching compass with a white stenciled letter A on the lid. Centimeter measure on one side, letter O for East, and still points North, maker marked clk. There is a sizable chip in the bakelite body just below the latch on the right side.Original WWII German souvenirs brought home by a US Army 3rdInfantry Division veteran Mr. Robert Gelhoff of Wisconsin. These items were obtained by Mr. Gelhoff during his service in WWII. He served with the 3rdDivision throughout WWII, seeing combat in North Africa, Sicily, Anzio, Southern France and Germany.