Cased 6 X 30 Power Issue Field Binoculars

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Tooled alloy and aluminum construction, 6 x 30, power, binoculars with molded black bakelite fittings. The lens bodies retain about 98% of their original, rough textured, black paint. The binoculars have molded, black bakelite eye sockets which are fully intact and the focus adjustment still functions. The optics are still crisp and clear. The right lens has a horizontal, reticle pattern with vertical bars emanating from the center, outward, to either side in increments of 10 degrees up to 40 degrees to each side. The central lens joining bracket with swivel width adjustment is intact and still functions. The right hand side, ocular end, body panel is well marked with the impressed designation, "Dienstglas (worn) 6 x 30", (Service Glasses), the serial number, "321047". The left hand side, ocular end, body panel is also well marked with the impressed manufacturer’s three letter code, "dow", indicating manufacture by Opticotechna GmbH, Prerau or Optitechna, Brerau with a blue dot, the lubricant code? The binoculars come with their original blackened leather carrying strap. The carrying strap is attached to two, raised, cut-out bars on the bottom of the binocular lens bodies with two, corresponding, alloy, retaining studs. The strap is in overall good condition and the leather is still quite supple but has some small tears. Also included is the original bakelite case and shoulder strap. The case is well marked "ehe" Rommler AG, Spremberg and dated 1942. Ok so here's a cool story. This item was sent home in this box with several other souvenirs at war's end. There they remained until my picker was able to get them recently.