Compass, Magnetic, US Military Vehicle, Pioneer 1829-2-A NOS Italian and TBM Avenger

and TBM Avenger

one measuring 12 inches long with markings in 32nds and 50ths of an inch

We have not been able to link this to a specific aircraft

botton-mounted handle unlocks when flipped up

Compass, Magnetic, US Military Vehicle, Pioneer 1829-2-A NOS Italian and TBM AvengerThe Pioneer 1829 2 A Magnetic Compass was used in various US military vehicles and naval craft during WWII. It has a screw type heeling compensator, a removable drawer type compensator, a screw type horizontal compensator, and a spider type compensator, all for the elimination of errors caused by magnetism. Has a constant deviation corrector and a course setter. With a rotatable dial engraved with the compass card graduations. The compass mounted