Boussole de poignee americaine, fabriquee en bakelite de couleur kaki, avec un fond noir. Le verre presente des rayures, mais l’instrument demeure fonctionnel. Les marquages indiquent Corps of Engineers US Army Manufactured by Superior Magneto Corps LI City NY USA. Le bracelet en toile est complet, et la bouclerie en metal reste parfaitement fonctionnelle. La piece presente une usure moderee ainsi qu’une patine temoignant de son anciennete. Selon les informations du vendeur, cette boussole provient de Longchamps. Pendant le siege de Bastogne, les forces americaines, notamment le 502e regiment d infanterie parachutee (PIR) de la 101e division aeroportee, ont etabli des positions defensives autour de Longchamps. Le chateau de Rolley, situe a proximite, servait de quartier general au 502e PIR. Ce regiment etait flanque a gauche par le 327e regiment d infanterie planeur (GIR) et a droite par le 506e PIR, formant ainsi une ligne defensive continue autour de Bastogne. Etat II+. American handle compass, made of khaki bakelite with a black base. The glass shows scratches, but the instrument remains functional. Markings read Corps of Engineers US Army Manufactured by Superior Magneto Corps LI City NY USA. The canvas strap is complete, and the metal hardware remains fully functional. The item shows moderate wear and a patina reflecting its age. According to the seller, this compass comes from Longchamps. During the siege of Bastogne, American forces, notably the 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment (PIR) of the 101st Airborne Division, established defensive positions around Longchamps. The nearby Rolley Castle served as headquarters for the 502nd PIR. This regiment was flanked on the left by the 327th Glider Infantry Regiment (GIR) and on the right by the 506th PIR, forming a continuous defensive line around Bastogne. Condition II+.