German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 M German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 M Binoculars

WW2 Nazi German, Winter/ Russian Front (Blue Cross) Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, German Infantry Officer's Binoculars By 'beh' ( Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar) With WW2 1942 Case. Sn 10400:6 - 10400:6

An original pair of WW2 Nazi German, Dienstglas (Service Glass), 10 X 50 Magnification, Infantry Officer's Binoculars & Nazi marked case. The binoculars have a black textured finish which indicates early WW2 manufacture (1944 and 1945 models were usually manufactured with a grey or smooth finish, see page 117 of Military Binoculars by Rohan). The binoculars have undamaged adjustable Bakelite eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars and they are fitted with original thin leather neck strap. All optics are good and function as they should. The right shoulder of the binoculars are crisply stamped 'Dienstglas 10x 50' and with serial number '419889'. It is also stamped with the code 'beh' which is the Nazi wartime code for 'beh' which is Ernst Leitz, Wetzlar together with a blue ‘+’ which indicates that the lenses were treated to withstand temperatures down to -40° for cold climate use such as Winter or use on the Russian front. They are contained in their fitted sturdy black leather case with hinged lid. The lid of the case has its original sprung, armoured strap and the body has its original single stud fastener. The case is fitted with leather shoulder strap. The body of the case near to the rim is waffenamt ‘WaA14’ and dated 1942 together with 3 letters which are unreadable, no doubt a Nazi manufacturer mark. Price for this excellent set of nicely marked Nazi Binoculars in its Nazi marked WW2 dated case, includes UK delivery. Sn 10400:6

£595.00