3rd Reich Luftwaffe Armband Kompaß (AK39) Kadlec

In a very good condition a Luftwaffe wrist compass Kadlec AK39

Completely in working order, with a war-time replacement strap in white.

AK is the acronym for Armband Kompaß and were made from 1939 (Czechoslovakia) by the firm Kadlec. The wrist compass is marked with maker and serial numbers. Here below they are explained.

Markings on the back:

Armbandkompass
Bauart (manufacturer): Kadlec
Baumuster (item type and year): AK 39
- Werk-Nr. (Serial no.): 122368
- Anforderungszeichen (Procurement no.): FI 23235

Marked on the front: Kladec Instrumentenfabrik Prag and the logo with the letters LK which most likely stand for the makers Ladislav & Kadlec.

Code: 54159