Original U.S. WWII Army 17-Jewel Wrist Watch by Elgin - Fully Functional French Flags where the observer could not

where the observer could not see him or fire back

It uses a bolt with telescoped return spring guide borrowed from the MP40

The 1938 series was extremely robust and proved very popular with Axis forces as well as Allied troops

These are nearly impossible to find

Original U.S. WWII Army 17-Jewel Wrist Watch by Elgin - Fully Functional French Flags where the observer could notOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a late war (44 45) OG grade for EM issue plated brass Case screw back Elgin Model 10617 17 Jewel wrist watch with a stainless steel back. This wonderful example has been fully cleaned, tested and runs perfectly. It was manufactured in 1944 for the US Army. It has a white face with radium luminous hands for night use. It has the name ELGIN on the dial face. The band is a correct high quality web reproduction.