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WW2 Nazi German 7 X 50 Magnification Kriegsmarine Binoculars By Nazi Code ‘blc’ Carl Zeiss, Jena With 1944 Dated Case & 1943 Sprung Fastener By Nazi Code frn (Federn Metallwerkenfabrik). Sn 15757 - 15757
These are a very good, original cased pair of Nazi German, 7 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The Binoculars have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The textured finish has areas of surface wear to be expected with age and service use but the metal work is undamaged. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and are fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent and function as they should. The shoulders are crisply marked '7 x 50' (Magnification) together with serial number and bears the German manufacturer's Nazi code blc which is Carl Zeiss, Jena (all illustrated). The Binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung fastener which is date stamped ‘43’ (1943) together with Nazi manufacturer code ‘frn’ which is Federn Metallwerkenfabrik Havel (illustrated). The body has its original single stud fastener. The case has hinged strap rings (shoulder strap absent) & the rear of the case has a large riveted and stitched belt loop. The body of the case body is date stamped ‘1944’ together with indistinct Nazi manufacturer code (illustrated). The price includes UK delivery. Sn 15757
£845.00

Boer War Era, British, 1894 Dated Watkin Clinometer for Ranging Artillery Pieces. - MISC 1014
This is a Watkin clinometer made in 1984 and was used for checking the elevation and ranging of artillery weapons used for indirect fire by the military such as the British army, to lay and orient guns. It could measure elevation to ensure correct firing angles and was later used to check the accuracy of new sighting devices. This is a Watkin clinometer made in 1894 and has a WD stamp and crowfoot on the side of the frame. The adjustable dial is marked WATKIN CLINOMETER 1894 (DATE) SIEMENS BROS & Co MAKERS 1110 LONDON. The bronze frame is stamped with the war department WD and a crowfoot. The elevation dial and spirit level are made of brass. The spirit level glass and bubble are in good working order. The elevation scale is marked in degrees and minutes up to 45 degrees. The price for this Boer War era clinometer includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1014
£275.00

WWI, 1914 Dated, British, 13 & 18 Pounder Artillery Dial Sight No7 MKII. - MISC 1013
This is an original, early First World War, 1914 dated British No7 Mark II dial sight used on 13 and 18 pounder field guns. The sight could be used for both indirect periscope sighting and for direct line of sight. Th top of the prism is stamped DIAL SIGHT NO7 MKII R&J Beck Ltd 1914 (1914 date) No 1475. The sight is in excellent condition and the body retains much of its original black finish. The optics of the sight are good with a nice crosshair in the entre. The sight was bolted to the left hand side of the gun and was held in position with a castellated nut and split pin, both of which are both present. The price for this early WW1 prismatic 13 and 18 pounder field gun sight includes U.K. delivery. MISC 1013
£275.00

**RARE**Original British WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Observation Attachment For British Pattern 1907 SMLE Rifle Bayonets. OPT 901 - OPT 901
This is a rare to find original WW1 Trench Warfare Periscope Mirror Attachment For British SMLE Rifle Bayonets, see page 351 of ‘The Lee Enfield Story’ by Skennerton where an MOD pattern room image of one of these devices attached to a Pattern 1907 bayonet is illustrated. That image and a period image of one of these devices in use attached to a British Army Sergeant’s SMLE rifle are illustrated in image 1. There are no visible maker or date marks on this periscope mirror. The steel cased mirror measures 49 mm x 90 mm x 8mm when closed. The hinged case has a clip attachment to the rear which neatly slides onto the tip of a British Pattern 1907 bayonet. The clip is hinged for adjustment. The metal work has most of its original green paint. The case opens to reveal a small mirror which has some tarnish due to age but is still useable. The price for this rare trench warfare piece includes UK delivery. OPT 901 (in Misc drawer office) NB The WW1 SMLE & Bayonet illustrated in the images are not included but are available separately on our website stock number D 5990)
£225.00

**SOLD**27/11*WW2 Nazi German Kriegsmarine Dienstglas D.F 10 X 50 Magnification Binoculars By E. Leitz Wetzlar With Leather Neck Strap & Leather Lens Cover. Sn 21738 - 21738
These are a good, original pair of Nazi German, 10 X 50 Magnification, Kriegsmarine Binoculars. The brass Binoculars have a black textured finish, with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap & leather lens protector cover. All optics function as they should. One shoulder is crisply marked 'D.F 10 x 50' (Magnification) together Dienstglas (Service Glass), serial number 1115 and H/6400. The other has the maker’s E. Leitz Wetzlar cartouche and bears the Nazi Kriegsmarine Eagle with Swastika and ‘M’ mark (all illustrated). The Binoculars are 8 ½” length and 6” wide. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 21738
£0.00

Rare* WWII Japanese Army NCO Issue 6X24 Binoculars by Manufacturer KAIKOSHA K.T. Sn - 22295
These are WWII issue Japanese army NCO binoculars with original leather carry strap. These bear the KAIKOSHA K.T. for Kaikosha, an organisation in Kudan, Tokyo. The original Kaikosha was founded before World War II as an organisation exclusively for active duty commissioned officers and warrant officers in the Imperial Japanese Army for mutual aid, friendship, and academic research, but was re-founded after the war to represent formerly high-ranking army officials. The organisation's name means “let’s go together” or “we shall fight this war side by side,” and derives from a line in an old Chinese poem recorded in the Book of Odes. This example is stamped with the serial number; 30479. The binoculars are fully functional, with each side having an independent focus control. The optics are clear and focus accurately. Areas of the black paint are exposed through age related wear, see images for condition. The price for these scarce binoculars includes UK delivery. Sn 22295
£375.00
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