£450
A PAIR OF WW2 GERMAN THIRD REICH 7x50 BINOCULARS BY CARL ZEISS, JENA
The left top plate marked with Reichsadler flanked by "M" and "IV/1" and numbered 2075790, the left top plate marked "N" and numbered 16284; together with a further pair of Third Reich 7x50 binoculars, the left top plate marked with Reichsadler over letter "M", the left top plate marked "N" and numbered 2189 (2)
Please note that we are not optical specialists and as such, the functionality of any such item cannot be guaranteed. In person viewing is highly recommended where possible.
Pair marked with "M" Reichsadler - noticeable dents to right top plate. Some corrosion to left top plate. Widespread chips, scratches and paint losses elsewhere. Moderate wear and minor losses to rough barrel coating. Hinges and other metal elements with substantial paint losses. All lenses very dirty/hazy. Objective lenses appear somewhat mottled internally.
Carl Zeiss pair - Dents, scratches and paint losses to top plates. It appears attempts have been made to scratch off the swastika element of the Reichsadler. Hinges and other metal components all with paint losses and chips. General wear to rough barrel coating. Eyepiece lenses are quite dirty. Objective lenses show minor spots of fungus. Binoculars give a clear image.
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