Original U.S. WWII North American B-25 Mitchell Straight Flight Jr. Compass by Bendix Japanese Marines / Rathenow under the rear

/ Rathenow under the rear brass loop

The serial number and characteristics indicate that this is a "Third Issue"

While the helmets are totally genuine the painted skull and bones have been newly replicated

Fantastic gold maker name which reads: JH McKinney & Co

Smithsonian Institution

Original U.S. WWII North American B-25 Mitchell Straight Flight Jr. Compass by Bendix Japanese Marines / Rathenow under the rearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is compass still is filled with liquid and appears to operate as expected. The data plate reads Straight Flight Jr. Pioneer Instruments A Division of Bendix Aviation Corp. This is a North American B 25 Mitchell compass used before 1943. There is a model number stamped on the rim above the the data plate (1802 2 A 1792). It measure 3 1 2" High and 5" Wide. Offered in very good condition. The North American B 25