Are the features on this 6x30 Dienstglass signs of post war use??

[Zauberflöte]

I obtained these binoculars years ago coming from old Norwegian Army stocks who used them through after the war.

There are a few things that bother me compared to other German examples:

1. The white lettering is IMO different in exposure than to what I have seen before (i.e. here more true -new?- white and not very sharp applied)
2. Also the bubbled (not bakelite) coating on the lens housing is of a different composition (more matt) and very new in appearance.

Are my concerns legitimate? Can Anyone share some expertise on the matter?

Help is much appreciated. Thanks in advance.

F.

[Zauberflöte]

2.

[Waffe]

The textured paint on the body is sometimes referred to as "rice" (ground-up rice is used as an aggregate in the paint). It is very possible that the prism covers and axle were re-painted black, and the markings were highlighted with white (one opinion).

Regards,
Kent G.

[MAUSER99]

tough to say for sure. As most orig. ddx glasses have white paint in the markings. These are super common and I really don't think it would effect the value anyways.
Enjoy them and get a black bakelite case for them.

[toadboy65]

I would say refinished poorly. But it could be fixed easily enough. The value for these is in clear optics.
toad

[Zauberflöte]

Thank you gentlemen for sharing your thoughts.