Original U.S. WWII Hamilton Aero Covert Uniform Button Escape Compass Manufacture Type_New Made Items It also has a complete

It also has a complete reproduction shield with glass view window

50 caliber Winchester Express

The serial number is 403842B denoting the year of manufacture as 1889

The pistol bears London proof marks in front of the trigger guard

Original U.S. WWII Hamilton Aero Covert Uniform Button Escape Compass Manufacture Type_New Made Items It also has a completeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Escape compasses were issued to allied pilots, paratroopers, commandos, the regular army and covert agents as part of escape and evasion kits. For collectors, these compasses are a very exciting subject because of their secret nature. Many myths exist about their issue and use. There is some conjecture as to the actual number of captured airmen and paratroopers who were able to flee from German stalags with the aid