F-218 Pilot’s AK39 (Armbandkompass= AK –
“Wristband Compass”); EXCELLENT Example, Well-Marked
This compass was worn on the wrist by German aircraft pilots and was
intended for use in orienting themselves in the case of a bail out or crash
landing (during flight, the aircraft’s inherent built-in compass was the only
thing necessary). The rotating top bezel is made of heavy, clear plastic
(general yellowing due to age, but still clear); there is no leak anywhere –
the fluid inside the compass compartment is present, the needle moves freely.
The bottom casement mount (with the wrist straps) is made of black bakelite
plastic. The clear permanent bottom panel has a red center line. Laid over this
panel is a thin, round, rotatable celluloid sheet insert, also with a red line
across the center. This wheel can be rotated around, changing the angles between
its own red line, and the immobile line on the casement below. The celluloid
wheel does have a small split in it. The celluloid is clearly marked
“AK39”, with a re-order (Anfordernummer) number: “Fl. 23235-1”. The
wristband is black leather, in quite good, still supple condition though with
the dye faded to more of a grey. There is no trace of oxidation to the buckle.
Great example of this critical pilot’s accessory!!
$190.00
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Item F-218
