Optics

[AndyC]

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[Sonderkommando]

Hi Andy,
Very nice pick up
Rubbers look to be in good shape as well!

Any idea as to what U-boat the guy that surrendered belonged to?


Cheers,
Brett

[AndyC]

Optics

Hi Brett

No i have no idea but i could ask the old man if he have anything else from the german seaman who could tell something about the history.

Yes the rubber is in very good condition.
The old man had have some of his grandchildren on visit and the lost the Benutzer cap somewere couple of years ago, ****...

Andy

[jwburchell]

Here are two pairs of optics. I will include any details determined from my research here on the forum. Any correction of misinterpretation on my part will be appreciated, please.

As well, I would like some feedback on the serial numbers on both items which might indicate year of production and by whom.

First: Dienstglas 6x30, serial number 268379, by ddx. "triangle" (Voigtlaender & Sohn, AG, Braunschweig - I believe). There is a "Materialpruefungsamt" logo and press work code T2 stamped on the inside bottom of the case. The leather straps holding the top of the brown, bakelite carrying case are maker and Waffenamt-stamped "jhg44" and "WaA41" (Gustav Genschow & Co., A.G.) on the bottom portion. I believe that the carrying strap attached to the binoculars is original to the piece, however, not the long shoulder strap clipped onto the bakelite case. A grid-scale can be seen when looking through the optics.

Second: 7x50 Leitz ("beh" marked) navy issue binoculars (eagle over M), serial #340993 and nautical #21914; also "N" (Nordsee), KF (Kalte Fett) and "T" (Transparentenbelag) marked. The rainguard is also attached.

Thanks in advance,
John

[jwburchell]

Back of binos & case:

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Bottom of case/top of binos:

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Bino-markings, right side:

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Top inside cover of case:

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Inside bottom of case where "Materialpruefungsamt" markings and logo appear:

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KM binos:

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Left-side markings:

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Right-side markings: