United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction COOPs CREW

COOPs CREW

light wear to bronze

then a posting to 2/7th Infantry Battalion

bronze seal centering Royal Yugoslav Coat of Arms

in addition to evidence of catch repair which has obscured the maker’s mark

United States. A US Army Air Force Type D-12, B-17 Flying Fortress and B-24 Liberator Auction COOPs CREWThe US Army Air Force Type D 12 is a [WWII era aircraft navigational compass] manufactured by the Bendix Aviation Corporation's Pioneer Instrument Division (models 1801, 1826, 1832, 1833). Used at the navigator's station on iconic bombers like the B 17 Flying Fortress and B 24 Liberator, measures 18 cm (d), and 12 cm (h), with specs plate, remains fine.