Original U.S. WWII US Army M1938 Lensatic Compass By Superior Magneto Co. With Pouch Untouched Antique Guns It was designed by William

It was designed by William E

The rolled edge found on M1935 and M1940 helmets was discontinued as a measure of economy

The paint is about 60% still present

and all of the condition issues look to be from long storage

Jeremiah R

Original U.S. WWII US Army M1938 Lensatic Compass By Superior Magneto Co. With Pouch Untouched Antique Guns It was designed by WilliamOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the M1938 lensatic compass, which was developed and adopted at the start of WWII. It was an excellent design that was easy to manufacture. Additionally, the adoption of this compass allowed the Army to standardize land navigation training, making it simpler to teach to the millions of young men who were being drafted into the Army and Marines. The experiences of war taught the Army a