Boussole de poignee americaine, realisee en bakelite de couleur marron, avec un fond noir. Il s’agit d’une fabrication de la societe Taylor. L’instrument est fonctionnel. Les marquages presents indiquent US Army Compass Liquid Filled Taylor Model. Le bracelet en cuir est complet, et la bouclerie metallique demeure en etat de fonctionnement. On observe une usure moderee ainsi qu’une patine correspondant a l’age de la piece. Etat II+. Selon les informations du vendeur, ce sac provient de Bourcy. Bourcy, situe a environ 10 kilometres au nordest de Bastogne, se trouvait sur l axe de progression des forces allemandes. Le village a ete le theatre de mouvements de troupes, de combats et de bombardements, affectant gravement la population locale et les infrastructures. Il convient de signaler une certaine usure, une patine marquee ainsi que des accrocs et des taches visibles sur l ensemble des pieces. American handle compass made of brown Bakelite with a black background. Manufactured by the Taylor company. The instrument is functional. Markings read US Army Compass Liquid Filled Taylor Model. The leather strap is complete, and the metal buckle remains in working condition. The item shows moderate wear and a patina consistent with its age. Condition rated as II+. According to the seller, this item comes from Bourcy. Located about 10 kilometers northeast of Bastogne, Bourcy was along the axis of the German advance. The village saw troop movements, combat, and bombings, which severely impacted the local population and infrastructure. Visible wear, pronounced patina, scuffs, and stains are noted across all components.