WW2 German Compass? HELP

[Porcelain44]

This appears to be a WW2 Finnish (Helsinki) made compass. I am told they were very commonly used by members of the German Luftwaffe. Can anyone confirm this? Thanks.

[John G.]

Definitely type used by German forces ..... but would probably have been "private purchase", not "issued" to any particular branch. I have one that came is a WW 1 German lot.
John G.

[Juha Tompuri]

Yep, a Finnish compass.
Finnish Physica and Suunto compasses:
http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... 5483&hilit
Here also an export model:
http://www.compassmuseum.com/wrist/wrist_d4.htm#SUUNTO

Regards, Juha

[HävLL13]

I can confirm that Suunto-compasses we're precise enough for use of Luftwaffe. I happen to own one and I compared it's performance to a modern compass, and results are in: very accurate. It's for sure being used in military operations because it's so accurate.

With regards, HävLL13