Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Web Wristband Holsters & Cases Overall length of this wakizashi

Overall length of this wakizashi is 28 1/2 inches

It also looks like the upper hanger ring fitting was moved down slightly after the plating

so they were most likely referred to as a "Funker"

much in the style of other theatre made knives we have seen

Original U.S. WWII US Army Corps of Engineers Wrist Compass by Superior Magneto Corporation with Web Wristband Holsters & Cases Overall length of this wakizashiOriginal Item: Only One Available. A genuine WWII issue wrist compass as used by Airborne troops and Engineers on D Day. This fully functional example is in very good condition and nicely marked on the reverse: CORPS OF ENGINEERSU. S. ARMYMANUFACTURED BYSUPERIOR MAGNETO CORP. L. I. CITY N. Y. U. S. A The side no longer bears a visible date. This compass, officially known as "Compass, Wrist, Liquid filled", was made by two manufacturers, Superior