WWII US Army Field Binoculars -
This is a set of US Army field binoculars. Issued to officers in the field.
All metal construction. 8x30 power. Adjustable cups. Manufacturer Marked on the side.
the body has a bumpy texture. In some models this part is covered with leather.
Binoculars like this set were sidely used in all theaters of operation during WWII.
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points that should be noted.
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One side of the lenses have the following markings:
Military Stereo
8x30
The other side reads:
Crown Optical Company
Rochester, NY, USA
Some of the binoculars had a graduated display inside one of the monocles. This provided the soldier
with a frame of reference upon which he could estimate size or distance of objects in view.
This WWII US military collectible may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other WWII US military collectibles, you can do so by
going to our
WWII US Military Collectibles Price Guide.
Where we cover items from the Army, Navy, Army Air Force and other organizations.
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