Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (1) Peggy Bomber Embossed on its face is

Embossed on its face is "AC USARMY" (see close-up photo)

The equipment is designed for remote control operation and may be installed with provisions for dual control or for signal control

which explains why much of the content has a British bent and references the British Royal Air Force and the Air Ministry

An unusual feature is that the minute hand of the stopwatch rotates counterclockwise as it counts the minutes

but it is not marked as such

Compass, Magnetic Direct Reading, US Navy Mark VIII (1) Peggy Bomber Embossed on its face isHere is a fine example of the US Navy's Aircraft Direct Reading Magnetic Compass Mark VIII, as used in the SBD Dauntless Dive Bomber and the TBM Avenger Torpedo Bomber. This compass was installed above the pilots forehead, see image of the SBD's cockpit showing the location of this compass. The compass was illuminated electrically via bulb (included but unlikely operational) mounted in a small compartment over the compass itself. Inside the same