I am posting the following tables of information relating to MSS marked Zeiss 8 x 60 Kriegsmarine binoculars on behalf of MrZeiss - a friend, mentor and fellow WAF member.
a. MSS number table:
The first table numerically details observed MSS numbers together with accompanying serial numbers. In some instances the serial number is not known and in a limited number of cases the serial number has been assumed (pending confirmation). In one instance (MSS 344) the number is inferred by reason that the first digit was not able to be clearly identified.
b. MSS serial number table:
The second table details MSS numbers by reference to nine different blocks of Zeiss 8 x 60 Kriegsmarine binocular serial numbers. As can be readily seen there is only a rough correlation between the sequence of MSS numbers and serial numbers. It should be noted that where a MSS number (e.g. MSS 1132) is known but its corresponding serial number is not known, details of that particular MSS marked 8 x 60 Kriegsmarine binocular will only appear on the MSS number table.
No doubt there many MSS marked binoculars in existence that have either not yet been observed, or if observed, not yet recorded. The intention is to update the MSS tables from time to time. WAF forum members are welcome to provide additions and corrections, but only those MSS numbers and serial numbers which are posted together with accompanying photographs will be included in updated tables. For those forum members who are unable to post photos or scans please feel free to contact MrZeiss or me by private message or e-mail.
.
a. MSS number table:
The first table numerically details observed MSS numbers together with accompanying serial numbers. In some instances the serial number is not known and in a limited number of cases the serial number has been assumed (pending confirmation). In one instance (MSS 344) the number is inferred by reason that the first digit was not able to be clearly identified.
b. MSS serial number table:
The second table details MSS numbers by reference to nine different blocks of Zeiss 8 x 60 Kriegsmarine binocular serial numbers. As can be readily seen there is only a rough correlation between the sequence of MSS numbers and serial numbers. It should be noted that where a MSS number (e.g. MSS 1132) is known but its corresponding serial number is not known, details of that particular MSS marked 8 x 60 Kriegsmarine binocular will only appear on the MSS number table.
No doubt there many MSS marked binoculars in existence that have either not yet been observed, or if observed, not yet recorded. The intention is to update the MSS tables from time to time. WAF forum members are welcome to provide additions and corrections, but only those MSS numbers and serial numbers which are posted together with accompanying photographs will be included in updated tables. For those forum members who are unable to post photos or scans please feel free to contact MrZeiss or me by private message or e-mail.
.
Comment