Sight & Optic

**AS FOUND UN-MESSED WITH**Cased, WW1 Era Imperial German Army Officer’s, Fernglas ’08 (Model 1908), 6 X 39 Magnification, Binoculars By Emil Busch Rathenow With Neck Strap. Sn 23265:9 - 23265:9

These are an original cased pair of WW1 era German, Fernglas 6 X 39 Magnification Infantry Officer's Binoculars in as found un-messed with condition (see page 20 of Military Binoculars & Telescopes For Land Air & Sea Service by Seeger). The binoculars have a field green finish with adjustable eyepieces. The body of the binoculars have lanyard bars fitted with original leather neck strap. All optics are excellent & function as they should. The binoculars are stamped 'Fernglas 08', together with manufacturer's name ‘Emil Busch A.G Rathenow’ and number ‘4656’ (illustrated). The binoculars are contained in their fitted sturdy leather case with hinged lid. The case is missing its shoulder strap with just remnants riveted to the sides of the case and although all present 2 of the lid rivets have become detached from the leather (the lid still opens & closes correctly). The rear of the case has belt loops. The case has impressed matching maker cartouche ‘Emil Busch A.G. Rathenow. The inside of the case has original paper Fernglas ’08 instructions in German text. The price includes UK delivery. Sn 23265:9

£275.00