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Original German-made Busch compass, produced as a private-purchase item in the pre-war to early war period. This example is DRGM marked and housed in its original Bakelite body, retaining the correct period drawstring cloth bag. A desirable and fully functional navigation piece representative of early Wehrmacht field equipment.
Busch of Rathenow was one of Germany’s most respected optical and precision instrument manufacturers. Compasses such as this were commonly purchased privately by soldiers prior to or during the early years of the Second World War, supplementing issued equipment. The DRGM marking confirms a registered German design, most commonly seen on pre-war and early war commercial production.
Very good original condition. Compass is fully functional with clear, legible dial and smooth needle movement. Bakelite body shows only light, honest wear. Cloth bag remains intact with original drawstring, showing expected age toning but no major damage.
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Did a lot of comparing before buying and ended up here. Item turned up exactly as pictured, which honestly is all I ask for these days. Packaging was solid too. Would buy again.
You can tell this is someone who actually handles and studies the pieces. I respect that.
Not my first militaria purchase, but probably the first time I didn’t feel like I had to “decode” the listing. Straightforward, clear photos, realistic condition notes. That alone earns trust.
What I liked most was the way the history was presented. Factual and clearly written for collectors instead of glorifying anything. That matters to me.
Bought one piece initially just to test the waters. Ended up placing another order a week later. That should say enough.
Everything arrived on time and matched the listing. No drama, no excuses, no surprises. That’s increasingly uncommon with online militaria.
First time ordering from overseas and I was a bit hesitant. Communication was great, shipping was fast and the item arrived in the condition shown. Very good!
I collect mainly German pieces and I was pleasantly surprised by how accurate the description was. Nothing overstated, nothing hidden. Kind of rare now. Very happy with the purchase.
I don’t usually leave reviews, but this one felt deserved. Honest listing, fair price, no nonsense. The piece now sits proudly in my collection. Thanks Mr. Taylor
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