Original Japanese WWII Type 2 Kai Aircraft Compass for the Mitsubishi Navy Type 1 G4M "Betty" Bomber Snider Rifles & Bayonets ” wrote Hutton

” wrote Hutton

showing the steel base metal

These conversions took place at the same factories that were producing the M1942 pattern bayonet

On the other reverse it is beautifully engraved with a Whale over the following script:

interestingly with a "mohawk" type haircut much resembling the 18th century colonial Indians of upper New York State

Original Japanese WWII Type 2 Kai Aircraft Compass for the Mitsubishi Navy Type 1 G4M "Betty" Bomber Snider Rifles & Bayonets ” wrote HuttonOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition WWII direct reading, reflector, magnetic compass, Type 2 Kai, made by Tokyo Aero Indicator Co. The compass retains approximately 95% of it's original factory black paint, with scattered freckling throughout. All parts we can see are still mechanically functioning. The needle is intact and balanced on stem, with functional balancing shock absorbing springs. The housing for the side light